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Lot# 5476 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5476 Egypt Kingdom

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    1872: Egypt 2½ pi. violet, a used example on 1873 entire letter from Cairo to Venice, tied by two fine strikes of very scarce double arc "POSTE KEDEVIE EGIZIANE / CAIRO / T1" datestamp (April 20). Reverse with Alexandria transit cds (April 20) and Italian Post Office "ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE" cds also of the same day. A fine and scarce cover. Signed Herbert Bloch.rnrnNote: Italo-Egyptian Postal Convention (Jan 1, 1873) Treaty rate of 2½ piastres per ½ ounce.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF