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  • Lot# : 5600 Egypt Kingdom

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    1866: 5 pi. rose, perf. 12½, a fine example with a couple of short perfs. at base, used on five times 'Port-to-Port' rate cover from the Consular Office at Constantinople to Alexandria tied by POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / COSTANTINOPOLI cds in black (Dec 4) with repeated strike below. Reverse with seal removed and flap faults, showing Alexandria arrival cds (Dec 9). An exceptional franking with very few covers known bearing the 5 piastre.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 11,000 CHF