EGIPTO. 1869. Cover to ALEXANDRIA franked by 1867 1 pi. red tied by CONSTANTINOPOLI cds in black with arrival on reverse. Scarce and fine cover. SG 14. (Image1)
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Sale No: 721
Lot No:289
Symbol:C
Cat No:Aug. 16
EGIPTO. Sg.14. 1871 (Aug. 16). Cover from CONSTANTINOPLE to SMYRNE franked at double rate with 1867 1pi. red horizontal pair tied by V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE - COSTANTINOPOLI datestamp in black with repeated strike at lower left. Reverse with same type SMIRNE arrival cds (Aug 18). A rare and attractive usage. (Image1)
Start Bid €250
Opening EUR 250.00
Sold...EUR 260.00
Closed..May-06-2019, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 721
Lot No:297
Symbol:C
EGIPTO. Ce.T25. 1895. Cover sent stampless to ALEXANDRIA at double weight (mss. ´2 ports´ at left), taxed on arrival in Alexandria by France Postage Due 50c. lilac pair (one defective on application (Dec 25). Cover then sent to PORT SAID (Dec 30) and eventually sent back to ANNONAY where rare Postage Due 1fr. brown-claret was applied and tied by (March 22, 1896). Extremely rare stamp on letter. (Image1)