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Lot# 5265 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5265 Egypt Kingdom

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    British Post Office 1866: Unpaid cover from London to Alexandria with cds of despatch in black (July 27), struck on arrival with "ALEXANDRIA" code A arrival cds in black (Aug 11). Cover held for over two months and remained unclaimed, marked in manuscript "Gone Away" in red ink. Returned to sender with "ALEXANDRIA" code A cds (Oct 31) also in black on obverse with '9' (pence) rate deleted. Slight opening tear but a most unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold