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  • Lot# : 5682 Egypt Kingdom

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    Suez Canal Construction 1867: 1 p. red, two examples used on 1868 cover front to Algeria, tied by REGIE POSTE EGIZIANE / EL GISR datestamp (Sept 29) in black with repeated fine strike at left, in combination with France 1862 40 c. orange (2) tied in transit by gros chiffres 5080 at Alexandria (Oct 2). The cover was then mailed via British Packet to Marseille (Oct 8) before being sent back to Africa. Overall toning but enormously rare, the EL GISR datestamp (Type II-2) being recorded in use from September 29, 1868 (this cover) until July 29, 1869 only. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF