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  • Lot# : 5259 Egypt Kingdom

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    1878 (July 27): 'Eastern Telegraph Co. Ltd.' red on brown Telegram envelope, mailed to Jeddah / Gedda franked at registered rate with single Bulâq 2 pi. yellow tied by rare POSTES EGPTIENNES / SUEZ datestamp (ESC type VI)  in black. Repeated strike at right and framed RACCOMANDATO on front; reverse with POSTE KHEDEVIE EGIZIANE / GEDDA cds of receipt (Aug 1) in black. A rare and particularly fine in-coming cover. Illustrated in Smith on Colour plate 13. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,800 CHF