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Lot# 6583 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6583 Italian Post abroad

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    Italian Post in Alexandria - Egypt, Ingoing usage of Italian stamps 1872 (Aug 17): Cover from Livorno to Cairo via Alexandria, bearing 1866 Torino printing 40 c. rose-carmine, tied by superb '14' numeral obliterator in black, matching LIVORNO despatch cds and "P.D." in red alongside. Upon arrival in Alexandria, the cover was forwarded to the Egyptian P.O., a Penasson 1 pi. dull rose-red (Gi 14) adhesive was added to the obverse and tied by "V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE / ALESSANDRIA" cds (Aug 22). Reverse with add. strike of the Egyptian P.O. in Alexandria and "V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE / CAIRO" arrival cds (Aug 22). Lightest vertical and horizontal file folds, just mentioned for accuracy, an interesting combination franking of Egyptian and Italian definitives, where each stamp was necessary to pay the journey from Livorno to Alexandria and from Alexandria onwards, respectively. Cert. E. Diena (1983) Zanaria & colleagues = € 1'900.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF