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Lot# 5481 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5481 Egypt Kingdom

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    Penasson Issue 1872: 2½ pi. deep violet, perf. 12½ x 13, two examples used on per UPU 1875 cover endorsed "On the Nile" at left, from Luxor to Boston, Mass, USA tied by scarce bilingual arabic dated "POSTE EGIZIANE / LUXOR" datestamps (Jan 15) with fine information strike at left and framed "PD" below in black. "London / Paid" cds of transit (Feb 3) in red. Reverse with Siut cds (Jan 15), Alexandria cds (Jan 26), thence via British P.O. (same day), obverse with Boston arrival (Feb 17) and "2 / CENTS" credit mark in red. An extremely rare and fine cover. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold