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Lot# 421 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 421 Egypt Kingdom

    1890: 5 m. rose postal stationery envelope, a used example to Alexandria cancelled by fine single strike of scarce bilingual "KASR-WEL-SAYAD" Star & Crescent datestamp (June 4) in black (Smith type X-1). Assiout and Alexandria cds's on reverse of a scarce cover: the earliest recorded date of use of this Star & Crescent datestamp. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold