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  • Lot# : 5018 Egypt Kingdom

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    1858 (Feb 20): Entire letter written from Luxor, struck on reverse with exceptional impression of BOSTA / QENA negative seal handstamp in black (Kena/Qena is 40 miles north of Luxor), mailed to Milan with faint ALEXANDRIEN datestamp of the Austrian P.O. on front in black (March 8). Manuscript '9/9' (9 kr. by ship. 9 kr. by land) in red crayon and struck on reverse with Milan arrival (21/3) and framed 'Portalettere / 1 Distribuzione' handstamp in black. A rare and fine entire that displays well. Signed Todd AIEP.

    Note: The State Post was a system of Couriers, primarily carrying Official Mail, serving locations not reached by either the Railway system or the Posta Europea.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF