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  • Lot# : 5023 Egypt Kingdom

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    1857 (Aug 23): Entire letter from Cairo to Marseille with Type II despatch AGENZIA DELLA POST EUROPEA / CAIRO in black, thence via French P.O. in Alexandria (Aug 24) with framed 'Paquebots / De La / Mediterranee' in red alongside. Charged 10 décimes due on receipt in manuscript. A fine combination cover with interesting content regarding an order for 120 Carbines with Bayonets and 4'000 'capsules de guerre'  for Prince Halim Pasha.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF