Worldwide Stamps and Covers British Post Offices » Mixed Frankings
Sale No: 20OE
Lot No:20087
Symbol:F
1871 (6.4) Envelope from Magaga (in upper Egypt) via Alexandria and Brindisi to York, England, franked with Egypt 1867 Penasson 2pi tied by faint V.R.POSTE EGIZIANE / MAGAGA / 6 APR 1871 circular datestamp, the 2pi paying the inland rate to a foreign destination, in combination with Great Britain 1d red plate 119 pair + 6d plate 8, both cancelled “B01”, and ALEXANDRIA / 71 the British Post Office circular datestamp alongside, backstamped V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE / ALESSANDRIA / 7 APR 1871 transit and YORK / AP 16 71 circular datestamp, extremely rare combination usage
Provenance: Emile Antonini, Samir Fikry (Image)