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Lot# 5540 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5540 Egypt Kingdom

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    Bulâq Issue 1874/75: Bulâq 1 pi. red perf. 13½ x 12½ and 2 pi. yellow, perf. 12½  in a vertical pair used on registered 1878 cover to Alexandria tied by "Poste Egiziane / Cairo" datestamps (Dec 9) with information strike and framed "RACCOMANDATO" handstamp at left. Alexandria arrival cds on reverse (same day). Slight closed tear at top and minor aging, but a most unusual iternal usage at triple rate (3 piastres) + registration (2 piastres).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold