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Lot# 2285 - 186-190 Auction

  • Lot# : 2285 Egypt Kingdom

    1866 (Feb 11): Cover to Damanhour franked by vertical pair of 1866 20 pa. blue, paying the 1 piastre rate, with each stamp tied by 81 dot 'retta' in black, POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE / ALESSANDRIA cds at left. Damanhour arrival cds on reverse (same day). A scarce (and early) usage of this stamp on letter. Signed Todd AIEP.

    Provenance: Collection Samir Fikry (May 2001), lot 30197.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF