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Lot# 5473 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5473 Egypt Kingdom

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    Penasson Issue 1872: Egypt 2 pi. yellow, perf. 12½ x 13½, in a horizontal pair, used on 1874 registered cover from Cairo to Pesaro, Italy paying the single rate (2½ pi. postage + 1½ pi. for registration: Italo-Egyptian Treaty rate Jan 1873 - July 1875), tied by "POSTE EGIZIANE / CAIRO" circular datestamp (March 1) with information strike alongside, framed "RACCOMANDATO" and "PD" adjacent. Reverse with Alexandria transit with rare "POSTE KHEDEVIE EGIZIANE / ALESSANDRIA" cds (March 1) in blue and rare usage of "ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALE / CONSEGNE" key-hole datestamp (March 1) in black, Ancona transit and Pesaro arrival (March 7) on reverse. Slight restored opening tear at right but a very scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF