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Lot# 5283 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5283 Egypt Kingdom

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    Italian Post Office 1863: Italy 40 c. carmine, small fault, used on 1869 cover from Livorno via Brindisi to Cairo, Egypt with Livorno despatch cds (Jan 30). Reverse, displaying well on flap, with rare key-hole "ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO/ POSTE ITALIANE / CONSEGNE" arrival (Feb 5). Transferred to the Egyptian Post office with "POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / ALESSANDRIA" cds of the same day. Handstruck "2" handstamp on obverse in black - 2 piastres due to pay (double the deficiency) for the single rate from Alexandria to Cairo. Opens well for Exhibit display, rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold