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Lot# 422 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 422 Egypt Kingdom

    1893: 5 m. rose postal stationery envelope, a used example to Alexandria cancelled by two strikes of scarce bilingual "EDFINA" Star & Crescent datestamp (April 3) in black (Smith type X-1). Alexandria arrival cds on reverse of a scarce cover: believed to be the earliest recorded date of use of this Star & Crescent datestamp. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold