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  • Lot# : 5266 Egypt Kingdom

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    Bulâq 2½ pi. violet, perf. 12½, a fine example used on 1877 registered cover to Palermo, Sicily tied by POSTE EGIZIANE / CAIRO cds in black (Nov 4) with repeated strike at right and framed RACCOMANDATO handstamp below. Reverse with wax seals removed but Brindisi transit cds (Nov 8) and Palermo arrival (Nov 10) intact. A charming cover, post UPU postage 1½ piastres + 1 piastre for registration.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF