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Lot# 5607 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 5607 Egypt Kingdom

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    1874/75: 20 pa. grey-blue and horizontal pair of 2 pi. yellow, used on 1876 cover from Constantinople to Chios, one sheet of letter still enclosed, tied by V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / COSTANTINOPOLI datestamps. Reverse with two fine strikes of very scarce V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / SCIO datestamp of receipt (Aug 31). Faults but a rare 4½ piastre rate cover for triple UPU rate.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF