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  • Lot# : 1872 Australia

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    Egypt 1874 (Nov 6): Cover from Cairo to Melbourne, Australia franked by Egypt 1872 10 pa. mauve, 1 pi. red and 2 pi. yellow all tied by 'Poste Egiziane / Cairo' datestamps (Nov 2) in black. Thence via British P.O. in SUEZ with single ring transit cds (Nov 6) and circular 'PD' both in black. Reverse with Egyptian P.O. in Suez cds and Melbourne arrival cds (Dec 12). The cover with a closed tear in face panel but of great rarity to this destination, this being the sole example of a third issue Egypt cover to Australia that we have recorded.
    Starting bid : 1,250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold