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Lot# 4376 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 4376 Egypt Kingdom

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    Mail Boat Obliterations / Mediterranean Packets 1859: Cover from Alexandria, Egypt to Sheerness endorsed 'via Southampton', franked by Great Britain 1856 6 d. lilac tied by fine strike of "A82" obliterator in black. The "A82" obliterator was handed to Mr. Mounsey, the P&O Agent, for use on board the packet when he travelled from Southampton to Alexandria, returning (with this letter) on the "HMS Behar", which arrived at Southampton on June 24. The reverse of the cover bears the corresponding arrival cds of Sheerness of the following day. The adhesive with small closed tear at right but a rare usage of the "A82" with just a handful of covers recorded. Cert. BPA (1993).
    Starting bid : 1,250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600.00 CHF