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Lot# 5277 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5277 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Office 1864: Cover from Cairo to Genova, struck on despatch with circular "POSTA EUROPEA / CAIRO" datestamp (March 9) in blue (Smith Type VI), mailed via Alexandria where Italy 1863 40 c. carmine (2, one with corner fault) applied and tied by framed "PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / FRANCESI" in black with fine "ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE" cds at right (March 9).Genova arrival (March 17) on reverse. A very rare combintion usage - both the Posta Europea and the Italian Post Office were run by Giacomo Muzzi from the same building in Alexandria.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF