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Lot# 5839 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5839 Egypt Kingdom

    Postage Due 1873: Great Britain 4 d. vermilion, pl. 13 horizontal pair (Gi 95), used on 1874 fully paid cover to Alexandria endorsed "via Brindisi", tied by "Inverness / 183" duplexes (March 12). Reverse with flap restored but showing British P.O. "Alexandria" cds (March 20), thence to Egyptian P.O., readdressed to Suez and charged at double the deficiency with handstruck "80" paras (2 piastres) due marking in black. Suez arrival (March 21) on reverse of a scarce cover. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF