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  • Lot# : 5598 Egypt Kingdom

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    Cavalla 1870 (Dec 7): Entire letter from Cavalla to Syra franked by 1867 1 pi. red tied by V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / CAVALLA datestamp in black (Dec 7, gregorian) with repeated strike at upper right of cover. Taxed for inland delivery on arrival with Large Hermes 20 lepta blue tied by two strikes of SYROS datestamps (Nov 30, julian). Reverse with further Syros cds. A rare and splendid entire. Illustrated in Smith on colour plate 12.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 19,000 CHF