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Lot# 5458 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5458 Egypt Kingdom

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    Penasson Issue 1872: Typo 20 pa. deep blue (position 38) and 1 pi. red two single examples, all perf. 12½ x 13, used on 1873 cover from Cairo to Genova, Italy carried under the newly introduced Italo-Egyptian Treaty rate (Jan 1873 - July 1875), tied by scarce double ring "POSTE KEDEVIE EGIZIANE / CAIRO" circular datestamps (April 5) with information strike with framed 'PD' below in black. Reverse with Alexandria cds, "Alessandria D'Egitto / Poste Italiane" cds (April 7) and Genova arrival (April 13). A fine and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF