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Lot# 5117 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 5117 Egypt Kingdom

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    20 pa. blue, three horizontal pairs used on 1867 registered entire letter from Damiata to Alexandria, all tied by POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / DAMIATA datestamps (July 24) in black, framed RACCOMANDATE handstamp at top and reverse with Mansura transit cds (July 25) and Alexandria arrival cds of the same day. Single rate postage 1 pi. + 2 piastres for registration. The adhesives with small imperfections as usual, but a magnificent and rare cover, the use of the 20 paras due to the shortage of the 1 piastre adhesive in the last week of sale. Illustrated in Smith on colour plate 2. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,000 CHF