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Lot# 5547 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 5547 Egypt Kingdom

    1897: Cover from New York (Nov 24) franked with 2 c. red (short paid 3 c.) to Switzerland, apparently missent to Egypt and there taxed with 1889 2 m. green and 1 pi. ultramarine tied by Cairo datestamps (Dec 13), annulled by 'T' markings and forwarded on to Lausanne, Switzerland where again taxed with Swiss Postage Due 10 c. and 20 c. on arrival (Dec 18). Reverse with 'Amb. Alexandrie-Caire' T.P.O. cds and Lausanne arrival.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF