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Lot# 5282 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5282 Egypt Kingdom

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    1866: 1 pi. claret, a used example on 1866 cover to Livorno tied by "POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / CAIRO" cds in blue (Oct 19); in combination with Italy 1865 provisional 20 c. on 15 c. blue (Plate III) in a horizontal strip of three tied by dotted "234" lozenge in black with corresponding "ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE" cds in black (Oct 20). Small cartridge "PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI" in black and reverse with Livorno arrival cds (Oct 28). A charming and very scarce cover. Cert. Todd (2023).rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 31 May 1994, lot 2040.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF