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  • Lot# : 5609 Egypt Kingdom

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    1876: Cover and contents from Dardanelli to Chios via Egyptian Mailboat, franked at UPU rate with 1874/75 Bulâq 20 pa. grey-blue and 1 pi. red tied by bold strikes of double ring POSTE EGIZIANE / DARDANELLI datestamps (Oct 19) in black. The cover also struck on front with V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / UFFIZIO NATANTE / ALES cds's dated October 18th and 20th, which suggests it was posted on a Northbound ship and travelled to Constantinople and then travelled back down to Chios. An extremely rare combination of Consular & Mailboat P.O. usage. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF