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Lot# 6597 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 6597 Italian Post abroad

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    Italian Post in Alexandria - Egypt, Usage of Sardinian stamps 1863 (July 18): Envelope from Cairo via Alexandria to Firenze, endorsed "Via d'Ancona col Postali Italiani", bearing Sardinia 1855/63 10 c. bistre (2) and 40 c. rose-carmine, cancelled on the steamer by boxed PIROSCAFI POSTALI ITALIANI in blue, another information strike and "ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE 27 LUG. 63" cds, both in blue alongside. Reverse with POSTA EUROPEA CAIRO despatch, Ancona & Bologna transit (Aug 1) as well as indistinct Firenze arrival cds's. An amazing cover presenting the 1863 60 centesimi rate from Alexandria to Italy, while the first part of the journey from Cairo to the port was organized by the Posta Europea. Certs. A. Diena (1976), Colla (1999).
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800.00 CHF