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  • Lot# : 5552 Egypt Kingdom

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    1912: Cover from French P.O. in Alexandria with 1902 Blanc 1 c. grey pair, 2 c. maroon and 3 c. orange pair mailed to Trieste tied by 'Alexandrie' cds's (March 7), correctly prepaid for journey but re-addressed to Cairo by sender where taxed with 1889/1907 1 pi. ultramarine tied by Cairo cds. The French P.O. adhesives were not valid for mail within Egypt and the cover was marked with framed 'O' prior to being taxed by a Postal Clerk with dirty hands.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF