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Lot# 972 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 972 Italian Post abroad

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    Posta Europea & Italian Post Offices in Egypt 1864 (Aug 25): Fully paid Entire letter from Cairo to Genova, franked with Italy 1863 Vittorio Emanuele 60 c. lilac, tied by light PIROSCAFI POSTALI ITALIANI and ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO 29 AGO 63 POSTE ITALIANE cds without hour indication, both in black. Initial despatch "POSTA EUROPEA / CAIRO / 25 AGUSTo 64" datestamp alongside, reverse with Bolognna - Torino ambulant cds (Sept. 5). Cover with file fold away from the stamps and some edge wear, nevertheless a rare combination cover.rnNote: A fully paid cover with 1 piaster paid in cash for the Posta Europea from Cairo to Alexandria, the company was taken over by the Egyptian postal administration in 1865. The second part of the journey paid in Alexandria with 60 c. up to the destination, a rate in force between 1863 and 1868.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF