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Lot# 79 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 79 Egypt Kingdom

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    1841/42: Correspondence of entire letters (28), some with enclosures, all addressed from Atfe to Sonnino in Alexandria, all with headed "Col Rais..." endorsements at top, with named Postal Couriers (see Biolato handbook on "Posta Europea" for more information on these manuscript endorsements which were the precursor of the Posta Europea service); some with "Con Courriere...", some with "Con Cavalli.." (horse) endorsements, some disinfected by fumigation. A scarce and most unusual group.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 250.00 CHF