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Lot# 6210 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6210 France

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    French Post Offices in the Levant, Egypt 1874 (Dec 26): Envelope from Samanhour via Alexandria to Paris, bearing Cérès 1872 80 c. rose in a combination franking with Egypt Bûlâq 1 pi. red (Gi 38), two fine and fresh examples. The  entire was despatched at the Egyptian P.O. in Samanhour and the Bûlâq adhesive tied by "POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE SAMANHOUR 26 DIC 74" cds. Reverse shows "POSTE EGIZIANE ALESSANDRIA" transit cds (Dec 29) and the cover was given to the French postal services where the Cérès definitive was tied by a Gros Chiffres '5080' lozenge with "ALEXANDRIE EGYPTE 29 DEC 74" despatch cds and framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with "PARIS ÉTRANGER" arrival (Jan 6, 75) cds in blue. Horizontal file fold, part of backflap missing and some corner wear, nevertheless an interesting combination cover. Signed Calves.rnProvenance: Collection Joseph Schatzkes, Robineau / Calves sale (April 1976), lot 22.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF