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Lot# 5471 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5471 Egypt Kingdom

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    Penasson Issue 1872: 1 pi. red, perf. 12½ x 13½, and 1874/75 Bulaq 20 pa. grey-blue, perf. 12½, used on 1875 cover to Livorno, Italy endorsed "via Brindisi", tied by "Poste Egiziane / Cairo" circular datestamps (July 3) with information strike at base. A fine and rare cover carried at the newly introduced UPU rate of 1½ piastres. Reverse with Alexandria cds and Livorno arrival (July 10). Scarce.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold