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  • Lot# : 5126 Egypt Kingdom

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    1 pi. claret used with France 1862 40 c. orange on 1866 envelope to France, both stamps tied on despatch with POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / ZAGASIK datestamp (Aug 19) and in transit at Alexandria with 5080 gros chiffres. 'Alexandrie / Egypte' cds at right (Aug 20) and red Marseille entry marking below (Sept 1). Slight opening tear at top but a fine cover that indicates both stamps were available in Zagasik. Signed Todd AIEP.

    Note: Zagasik was the nearest Vice-Royal Post Office for Mail from the workers and engineers involved in the construction of the Suez Canal.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF