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  • Lot# : 2273 Egypt Kingdom

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    1863 (Nov 3): Envelope with purple crest on reverse, mailed to Alexandria with fine strike of oval POSTA EUROPEA / BENHA datestamp in blue (Smith Type V = 24 points) with manuscript '1' piastre charge in red alongside. Reverse with Type VI POSTA EUROPEA / ALESSANDRIA circular datestamp (same day) in black. An extremely rare marking. Signed Todd AIEP.

    Provenance: Collection Samir Fikry (April 2001), lot 30028.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF