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Lot# 4379 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 4379 Egypt Kingdom

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    Mailboat Obliterations / Mediterranean Packets 1859: Cover probably from Bombay, India or Alexandria, Egypt to Sheerness, Kent franked by 1857 1 d. rose-red, Die II, Alphabet II, plate 61 lettered AE-AF BE-BF, JI and plate 57 lettered FL; all tied by individual strikes of the "A88" Mailboat obliterator in black. Carried on the P&O Steamer "Orissa" from Alexandria (May 12), arriving in Southampton (May 27) and backstamped in Sheerness (May 28). A charming and scarce cover. Cert. RPSL (1989).rnProvenance: Collection Charles Alfred Warren, Harmers London, 11-13 Nov. 1974, lot 788; Collection Dr. D.N. Seaton, Cavendish, Derby, 10 Sept 2014, lot 10.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300.00 CHF