Lot# 5119 - 196-201 Auction
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Lot# : 5119 Egypt Kingdom
20 pa. blue and 1 pi. claret used on underpaid double rate 1866 cover from Cairo to Alexandria tied by POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / CAIRO datestamp in blue (Oct 20). Underpaid by ½ piastre and struck with framed AFFRANCATURA / INSUFFICIENTE handstamp in black and '2' handstamp with additional '½' added in manuscript for amount due. Prepaid 1½ piastres and charged due (double deficiency) of 4 piastres less prepayment = 2½ piastres. Rare and most attractive cover, illustrated in Smith on colour plate 8. Signed Todd AIEP.
Provenance: Collection Emile Antonini (April 1983), lot 32392Starting bid : 1,000 CHFHammer price : 7,000 CHF