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Lot# 973 - 177-180 Auction

  • Lot# : 973 Egypt Kingdom

    1871 (March 13): Cover from Ismailia on the Suez Canal to Avignon, France franked by 1867 1 pi. red tied by "V. R. Poste Egiziane / Ismailia" cds with repeated strike at right, in combination with France Laureated 1863/67 40 c. orange tied by "5080" gros chiffres with corresponding French P.O. in Alexandria alongside (March 14). Avignon arrival cds on reverse. Also and Ismailia Interpostal seal in black on blue (Kehr 196) with near complete strike of the Ismailia cds (dated July 28,1872). A scarce pair.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF