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Lot# 5603 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 5603 Egypt Kingdom

    1867: 2 pi. blue, a fine used horizontal pair on 1868 cover from Constantinople to Cairo tied by fair strikes of POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / COSTANTINOPOLI datestamps in black, reverse with Cairo arrival (Sept 27). File fold away from adhesives, a scarce double rate 'Port-to-Port' = 2 piastres + double rate Alexandria to Cairo = 2 piastres franking.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF