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  • Lot# : 5208 Egypt Kingdom

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    Typographed 20 pa. blue, perf. 13½, used on 1873 Official 'Administrazione Delle Vice Reali Poste Egiziane' form (No. 17) tied by POSTE EGIZIANE / CAIRO / CASSA keyhole datestamp (June 1) in black. The form accompanied a parcel containing gold at a value of 173 piastres 25 paras to Abu Hammad and is signed and dated at base on arrival the following day. Rare, there are believed to be but 2 examples known of this usage. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF