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Lot# 2272 - 186-190 Auction

  • Lot# : 2272 Egypt Kingdom

    1863 (Feb 7): Small combination cover from Cairo to Florence, Italy struck with Type IV POSTA EUROPEA / CAIRO datestamp in black, transferred to French P.O. in Alexandria with 1853 imperforate 80 c. rose carmine tied by '5080' gros chiffres. Framed PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / FRANCESI at left and arrival on reverse (Feb 20). A scarce and attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF