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Lot# 5468 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5468 Egypt Kingdom

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    Penasson Issue 1872: 1 pi. red, perf. 13½, two examples used on 1872 underpaid cover to Waring, Austria tied by "V.R. Poste Egiziane / Cairo" cds's (March 17). Underpaid by ½ piastre and struck with framed "AFFRANCATURA / INSUFFICIENTE" on despatch. Charged '15' kreuzer to pay on arrival (March 27) in blue crayon (20 pa. = 7 soldi, double deficiency 14 kr., rounded up to 15). Unusual and very fine cover. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF