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  • Lot# : 5112 Egypt Kingdom

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    10 pa. brown, Type II, used on 1867 local cover within Cairo, correctly pre-paying the Printed Matter rate, tied by POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE / CAIRO datestamp in blue (Feb 6). Struck on despatch with framed AFFRANCATURA / INSUFFICIENTE also in blue with manuscript '1.30' above (1 piastre 30 paras, the amount due for a single letter, less the pre-payment). The marking and charge deleted in manuscipt as the letter was, indeed, correctly franked. Creases to stamp and cover but extremely rare, as far as this describer is aware just one other similar cover known.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF