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  • Lot# : 5123 Egypt Kingdom

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    1 pi. claret, used example on 1866 cover from Cairo to Suez, perfs. trimmed at right, tied by POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / CAIRO datestamp (Aug 8) well struck in red. Repeated strike at right and reverse with Suez arrival cds (same day) in black. Cairo only used red ink very sporadically and covers are scarce; also an 1866 cover with toned 1 pi. ex Mansura with PVRE-Alessandria arrival cds (June 30) in red. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF