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Lot# 5845 - Auction 309-320
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Lot# : 5845 Egypt Kingdom
Postage Due 1874/75: Bulaq 20 pa. grey-blue, perf. 12½, two examples used on 1877 underpaid cover to Port Said, tied by "Poste Egiziane / Alessandria" cds (Nov 11). Found to be over-weight and struck with framed "AFFRANCATURA / INSUFFICIENTE" in black with handstruck "3" due marking applied in black (Double weight, 1 pi. due + 1 pi. for double the deficiency). Slightly soiled but scarce - the latest recorded date of use the "3" handstamp. Signed Todd AIEP.Starting bid : 250 CHFHammer price : 360 CHF