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Lot# 5536 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5536 Egypt Kingdom

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    Bulaq Issue 1874/75: Bulaq 1 pi. red, perf. 12½, a used example on complete 1876 registration receipt for the return of a registered letter, mailed from Alexandria to Cairo, with adhesive tied by "Poste Egiziane / Alessandria" cds (Dec 7) in black. Two framed "RACCOMANDATO" handstamps at right and "Poste Egiziane / Cairo" cds of receipt (Dec 15) in black. Rveerse of the form with further framed "RACCOMANDATO" handstamp and Interpostal Seal of Alexandria in blue & black split when the form was opened. Central fold as with all the few examples of these forms in existence, fortunately well away from the adhesive. Rare. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF