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Lot# 5640 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 5640 Egypt Kingdom

    Smirne 1866: Entire letter from Smyrna to Constantinople franked by 1 pi. claret tied by 81 dot 'retta' in black with superb strike of POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / SMIRNE datestamp alongside in black (April 28). Reverse with Egyptian P.O. in Constantinople arrival cds (April 30). File folds and cleaned at upper right of stamp but very scarce.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF