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Lot# 5879 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5879 Egypt Kingdom

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    Territorial Post Offices 1874/75: Egypt 2 pi. yellow, perf. 12½ x 13½, used on 1875 cover from Constantinople to Cairo paying the Port-to Port and internal rate of 2 piastres, tied by "V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE / CONSTANTINOPOLI" circular datestamps (April 7) with information strike alongside. Reverse with Alexandria transit and Cairo arrival cds (April 12). Central stain from wax seal but a scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF