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  • Lot# : 1532 Austrian Levant

    1871 (Sept 23): Entire letter from Alexandria to Port Said endorsed 'Par Vapeur Austrichienne' in manuscript, rated '20' at upper left and struck on arrival with PORTO SAID / EGYPTEN thimble (Tchilinghirian fig. 1) datestamp (Sept 23) on front and on reverse, transferred to the Egyptian P.O. for local delivery with 'V.R.Poste Egiziane-Port Said' cds on reverse. An extremely fine and very rare cover. Signed Todd AIEP.
     
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF