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Lot# 5438 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5438 Egypt Kingdom

    Penasson Issue 1872: 5 pa. brown perf. 13½ and 1 pi. red, perf. 12½ x 13½ used with 1875 Bulaq 5 pa. brown, perf. 13½ x 12½ - a single and a horizontal pair, on 1875 cover to London endorsed "via Brindisi", tied by "Poste Egiziane / Porto Said" datestamps (July 27) in black. "London / Paid" cds in red also on obverse (Aug 9). A fine and rare combination of issues on a cover mailed in the first month of the UPU. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF