Lot# 5843 - Auction 309-320
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Lot# : 5843 Egypt Kingdom
Postage Due 1873: Great Britain 4 d. vermilion, pl. 14 horizontal pair (Gi 95), used on 1875 cover to Shepherd's Hotel, Cairo endorsed "via Brindisi" tied by "London / 85" duplex (March 5). Underpaid 2 d. for the Brindisi route, and struck with "INSUFFICIENTLY / PREPAID" in black. Taxed on arrival with "4" (piastres) and "5" (paras) due markings in black - Double rate of 10 d., deficiency 2 d. = 33 paras, Fine 3 pi. 10 pa. + the deficiency = 4 pi. 5 paras). Reverse with Alexandria - Cairo ambulante cds (March 11). A rare and very fine cover. Signed Todd AIEP. Cert. Hass (1993).Starting bid : 500 CHFHammer price : 500 CHF