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  • Lot# : 5637 Egypt Kingdom

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    1870: Double rate entire letter from Chios to Constantinople franked by 1867 2 pi. blue tied by CHIOS (inscribed 'Saqis') oval negative seal handstamp in black, used prior to the 'V. R. Poste Egiziane / Scio' handstamp being delivered. Reverse with V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / COSTANTINOPOLI datestamp (July 14) of receipt - the day that the Consular P. O. in Chios officially opened. An exceptionally rare entire, being one of just two known (the other cover is almost identical, ex Emile Antonini, lot 32298). Illustrated in Smith on colour plate 13. A wonderful cover. Signed Todd AIEP.

    Provenance: Collection Tefik Kuyas (June 1979), lot 401
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 12,500 CHF