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Lot# 5842 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5842 Egypt Kingdom

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    Postage Due 1867: Great Britain 9 d. straw (Gi 110), used on 1875 cover to Shepherd's Hotel, Cairo endorsed "via Brindisi" tied by "Croydon / 938" duplex (Feb 25). Underpaid 1 d. for the Brindisi route, and struck with "INSUFFICIENTLY / PREPAID" in black. Taxed on arrival with "3" (piastres) and "30" (paras) due markings in black - Double rate of 10 d., deficiency 1 d. = 16.5 paras, Fine 3 pi. 10 pa. + the deficiency = 3 pi. 30 paras). Reverse with Alexandria - Cairo ambulante cds (March 4). A rare and very fine cover. Signed Todd AIEP. Cert. Hass (1994).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF