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Lot# 251 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 251 Egypt Kingdom

    Italian Post Office 1874: Estero 40 c. carmine (Sassone 7), a used example on 1874 underpaid cover to Trieste, Austria endorsed "via Brindisi" tied by "234" numeral obliterator with "Alessandria D'Egitto / Poste Italiane" cds above (May 10) with framed "FRANCOBOLLO / INSUFFICIENTE" in black. Reverse with Brindisi transit (May 13) and Trieste arrival (May 15) and charged due in blue crayon manuscript. An unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF