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Lot# 5838 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5838 Egypt Kingdom

    Postage Due 1863: Italy 40 c. carmine, used on 1871 cover to Shepherd's Hotel, Cairo endorsed tied by Florence numeral obliterator in black with despatch cds at right (Dec 7). Handstruck "P.P." at right overstruck by "P.D." as found to be overweight, taxed upon arrival (Dec 16) with handstruck "2" piastre due marking in black for double the internal deficiency for Alexandria to Cairo. Slight flap fault on reverse otherwise scarce and fine. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF