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  • Lot# : 2265 Egypt Kingdom

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    1851 (Feb 4): Entire letter from Cairo to Marseille struck on despatch with superb oval AGENZIA DELLA POSTA EUROPEA / CAIRO in black (Smith Type II), transferred to the French Post Office with 'Alexandrie/Egypte' cds (Feb 7) and over-struck with framed 'Paquebots / De La / Mediterranee' in red. Charged '10' décimes due in manuscript on arrival (Feb 16). A fine and early combination usage. Signed Todd AIEP.

    Provenance: Collection L. D. Biolato, Corinphila sale 165 (Nov 2010), lot 603.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF