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Lot# 5731 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 5731 Cyprus

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    1879 (July): Great Britain 1876/79 2½ d. rosy mauve pl. 14 used on 1879 cover from Larnaca to Alexandria, Egypt, presumably handed to Ship's Captain as the adhesive tied by superb strike of Egyptian 81 dot 'retta' in black probably applied on board or quayside on arrival, the reverse with Alexandria cds (July 19). Slight, typical edge wear to envelope as usual with this famous correspondence. Charming and very rare.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 710 CHF