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Lot# 5338 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5338 Egypt Kingdom

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    First Issue 1866: 1 pi. claret, perf. 12½ (pos. 96), a used example on 1866 cover to Paris, France endorsed "par premier vapeur", tied by "retta" in black with "Poste Vice-Reali Egiziane / Zagasik" despatch cds below (June 7) in black. Transferred to French Post Office in Alexandria and sent on unpaid with handstruck "6" decimes charge mark in black on arrival in Paris (June 17). Part flap missing but seldom encountered, somewhat rarer than a combination cover usage. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF