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  • Lot# : 972 Egypt Kingdom

    1869 (Feb 7): Rare incoming combination franked on despatch with France Laureated 1863/67 20 c. blue pair tied by "2328" gros chiffres of Méry Sur Seine, addressed to Sérapéum on the Suez Canal and franked with Egypt 1867 1 pi. red tied by "Poste Vice-Reali Egiziane/Alessandria" cds (Feb 15). Reverse of envelope with outstanding strike of the extremely rare "REGIE POSTE EGIZIANE / SERAPEUM" datestamp of arrival (Feb 16). A few minor imperfections and addressee's name inked over but a rare cover. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Provenance: Mamdouh Mosly collection.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF