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1857 (June 5): Lloyd Austriaco ticket for a third class passenger travelling from Alexandria to Piraeus, struck on front with good impression of rare AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / ALEXANDRIA in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 3). Fascinating document with rules stated on reverse 'No letter, parcels, mail pouches etc. may be carried in the baggage' and 'Servants will travel steerage and may enter the higher classes, but only to serve their masters and mistresses' and 'Gentlemen may not enter Ladies' cabins'. Also an Egyptian 1 pi. stat. envelope cancelled 'Damanhour-Alexandria' TPO with 'Agenzia Del Lloyd Austro-Ungarico / Alessandria' cachet. Scarce and most unusual pair.Starting bid : 150 CHFHammer price : 1,200 CHF -
