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Lot# 5534 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5534 Egypt Kingdom

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    Bulaq Issue 1874/75: 1 pi. red, perf. 12½ x 13½, a single example used on 1878 cover from Luxor to Assouan, tied by fine strike of rare Arabic dated "POSTE EGIZIANE / LUXOR" circular datestamp (Feb 20) with information strike below; reverse with Arabic dated "POST EGIZIANE / ASSOUAN" datestamp (Feb 24). Readdressed to Cairo with further Arabic dated "POSTE EGIZIANE / LUXOR" (March 22), Siut cds (March 28) and arrival. Some wear but an attractive and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF