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Lot# 5297 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5297 Egypt Kingdom

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    French Post Offices 1862: France 40 c. orange, a single example (Yvert 23) used on 1866 cover from Alexandria (Feb 9) to Nantes, tied by '5080' gros chiffres; marked "2" in manuscript as double rate and struck with framed "AFFRANCHISEMENT / INSUFFISANT". Manuscript "8" décimes due on arrival (Feb 17) for double the 40 centimes deficiency. Cert. Gautré (2018).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF