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  • Lot# : 5134 Egypt Kingdom

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    2 pi. yellow, diagonally bisected example on 1867 entire letter to Alexandria, neatly tied by POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE / CAIRO datestamp in blue (July 26). Repeated strike below and reverse with Alexandria arrival cds in black. Cover folds but a rare and most attractive example of this usage, only possible from July 20 to July 31, 1867 in Cairo. Signed Todd AIEP Gi = £ 2'250/Nile Post D5bb = $ 2'500.

    Note: Illustrated in Smith on colour plate 16 and on page 154.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF