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  • Lot# : 5173 Egypt Kingdom

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    1 pi. red used on 1868 cover to Trieste tied by POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / CAIRO cds (June 27) in combination with Austrian Levant 1864 15 soldi brown, perf. 9½, tied by ALEXANDRIEN cds in black (same day). Reverse with Alexandria transit cds and oval Triest arrival (July 2). Some peripheral aging around perforations but a fresh and fine entire. Signed Todd AIEP Mi. V23.

    Note: This combination could only exist from August 1, 1867 until September 30, 1868 when the Austro-Egyptian Postal Treaty came into effect.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF