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Italian Post Offices » Alexandria continued...
| Lot |
Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 90041 |
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 1882 (20.8) Printed envelope from the "Hotel D'Europe" in Alexandria sent registered via Brindisi to Kehl am Rhein, Germany, franked Italy 1874 ESTERO Issue 20c. and 60c., tied and cancelled by barred “234” alongside (POSTE
ITALIANE) / ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO 20 8 82, manuscript “Chargé” and postal marking framed RACCOMANDATO, cancelled at Brindisi 25.8.1882 and Kehl am Rheim 29.8.1882, some light cover wrinkles, an attractive and scarce registered usage; ex Kurt
Wolfsbauer. (Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. CHF 340
SOLD for CHF 320.00
Closing..May-31, 01:00 AM |
Italian Post Offices » Mixed Frankings
| Lot |
Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 90042 |
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 1868 (2.8) Small neat envelope from Tanta, via Alexandria, to Naples, Italy, franked Egypt 1867 1pi red, tied by “POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE/ TANTA”, paying the internal postage to Alexandria where Italy 1863 60c violet was
applied to pay the onward fee and tied by “234” numeral, with ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/5.AGO.68 cds and framed “PIROSCAFI POSTALI FRANCESI” alongside, attractive and a scarce combination usage; ex Lars Alund. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 700
CLOSED
Closing..May-31, 01:00 AM |
| 90043 |
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 1872 (2.3) Small neat registered envelope with attractive Farmacia imprint from Cairo via Alexandria to Pesaro, Italy, franked with Egypt 3rd Issue 1pi. (2) and 1863- 85 Italy 40 c. (2), Egyptian stamps were cancelled “V.R.
POSTE EGIZIANE CAIRO 2 / MAR / 72” c.d.s., Italian stamps were cancelled “234” in dots, rare “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO POSTE ITALE. 3 / MAR / 72 CONSEGNE” key hole type c.d.s and framed “RACOMMANDATO” alongside, arrival marks and several transit marks on
reverse, reduced at right, a fine, attractive and very scarce registered usage; signed ED (Emilio Diena), AD (Alberto Diena), cert. Vachat (2009). (Image
1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. CHF 1,000
CLOSED
Closing..May-31, 01:00 AM |
| 90044 |
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 1872 (18.3) Small neat envelope from Cairo via Alexandria to Rome, franked with Egypt 3rd Issue 1pi. and two Italy 1867 Issue 20 centesimi, letter travelled to Alexandria through the Egyptian Post Office and was then handed to
the Italian Post Office on 1872 (19.3), arrival cancellation in Rome 1872 (25.3), attractive and scarce combinations usage; signed Alberto Diena; ex Kurt Wolfsbauer. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 700
CLOSED
Closing..May-31, 01:00 AM |
| 90045 |
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 1874 (23.8) Mourning envelope from Alexandria to Mainland, franked Italy 1874 ESTERO 40 centesimi, the stamp was first cancelled with “234” in dots and then crossed as the usage of the ESTERO stamp was not recognized on the
mainland as it was used Abroad, 30 centesimi postage due stamp was levied (three 10 centesimi postage due stamps) cancelled 29.8.74, cover reduced at the top, an attractive and scarce postage due usage full of character; ex Kurt Wolfsbauer. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 700
CLOSED
Closing..May-31, 01:00 AM |
Russian Post Offices » Alexandria
| Lot |
Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 90046 |
O, |
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 1866 ROPIT 10 pa. rose and pale blue, a fine appearing used block of six, cancelled by three strikes of the ‘785’ and triangle of dots handstamp of Alexandria in blue, a rare block (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 1,300
CLOSED
Closing..May-31, 01:00 AM |
Russian Post Offices » Port Said
| Lot |
Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 90047 |
O |
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 1870 (19.3) Port Said datestamp in blue cancel on 1866 2pi blue and rose, imperforate marginal single, a superb usage and an extremely rare Port Said mkg on this Russian Levant issue (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 500
CLOSED
Closing..May-31, 01:00 AM |
| 90048 |
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 1872 (May 12) Folded entire letter from Port Said to Jaffa with Port Said cancellation in blue, marked for conveyance ‘Par Vapeur Russe’ (by Russian Steamer), stamp(s) missing at top right, still a very rare cover from Port
Said. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 1,300
SOLD for CHF 1,298.00
Closing..May-31, 01:00 AM |
Egyptian Post Offices Abroad » Consular Offices »
| Lot |
Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 90049 |
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 1855 (3.1) Incoming stampless letter from Aleppo to Alexandria, addressed to General Consul of the King of Sardinia, with cursive ALEXANDRETTE and manuscript of “5” for taxes due, backstamped BEYROUT/10 JANV. and the French
Post Office backstamp ALEXANDRIE / EGYPTE / 13 JANV. 55, a unique usage of this cursive handstamp. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 900
CLOSED
Closing..May-31, 01:00 AM |
| 90050 |
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 1875 (14.4) Incoming envelope from Constantinople to Cairo, franked with 3rd Issue 2 pi. yellow (2), tied by V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE / CONSTANTINOPOLI / 14 APR 76 circular datestamp with another strike alongside, arrival backstamp
Cairo April 24, cvr flap missing and roughly opened at the top, scarce (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 240
CLOSED
Closing..May-31, 01:00 AM |
| 90051 |
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 1877 (28.3) Cover from Constantinople to Cairo, franked with 3rd Issue with pair of 10 paras grey and 1 piastre scarlet, all tied V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE / CONSTANTINOPOLI / 28 MAR 77 circular datestamp with another strike
alongside, arrival backstamps of Alexandria and Cairo on April 2, part cvr flap missing, neat and a very fine usage, scarce. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 340
SOLD for CHF 360.00
Closing..May-31, 01:00 AM |
| 90052 |
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 1878 (14.2) Envelope from Constantinople to Alexandria, franked 3rd Issue 5 paras strip of four 1872 printing + 1 pi. all tied V.R.POSTE EGIZIANE / CONSTANTINOPLE / 14 FEB 78 circular datestamp, additional strike below the
strip, backstamped on arrival in Alexandria February 18, minor cover faults, an attractive and rare usage of the five para strip; signed Silvano Sorani; ex Emile Antonini. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 1,600
CLOSED
Closing..May-31, 01:00 AM |
| 90053 |
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 1872 (7.3) Large part cover from Dardanelli to Smirne, franked by 3rd Issue 1872 Litho 20 paras deep blue and strip of four 5 paras, all tied by POSTE EGIZIANE / DARDANELLI / 7 MARZ 72 circular datestamp with an additional
strike alongside, arrival backstamp V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / SMIRNE / 8 MARS 1872. An important and stunning exhibition showpiece; signed Silvano Sorani; ex Emile Antonini, Schaefer. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 7,000
CLOSED
Closing..May-31, 01:00 AM |
| 90054 |
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 1873 (13.3) Registered envelope from Galipoli (Gelibolu/Turkey) to Constantinople, franked at 3 piastre rate with 3rd Issue 1872 I piastre red and 2 piastre yellow, tied by V.R.POST EGIZIANE / GALIPOLI / 13 MAR 73 in black,
with the only recorded usage of framed RACCOMANDATE registration handstamp at right, backstamped on arrival V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / CONSTANTINOPOLI / 14 MAR 73, very fine and an extremely rare showpiece
The only registered cover from this Office known (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 2,600
CLOSED
Closing..May-31, 01:00 AM |
| 90055 |
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 1873 (3.4) Cover from Metilino to Smirne, franked 3rd Issue 1 piastre rose-red, tied by V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE / METILINO / 3 APR 1873, backstamped on arrival V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / SMIRNE / 4 APR 1873, an extremely fine strike,
a superb exhibition showpiece. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 2,000
CLOSED
Closing..May-31, 01:00 AM |
| 90056 |
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 1881 Folded entire from Metilino to Constantinople, franked 4th Issue 1 piastre rose, tied by V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / METELINO / 18 FEB 81 circular datestamp, with an additional strike to the right, minor cvr faults, a very
fine and a very rare usage of the fourth issue. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 500
CLOSED
Closing..May-31, 01:00 AM |
| 90057 |
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 1876 (4.11) Folded cover from Scio to Constantinople, franked by 3rd Issue 20 paras grey-blue and 1 piastre red, tied by V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / Scio / 4 NOV 76 circular datestamp, further strike alongside and mailboat POSTE
EGIZIANE / UFIZIO NATANTE / 4 NOV 1876 / ALES. circular datestamp below, backstamped on arrival V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / CONSTANTINOPOLI / 8 NOV 76, a very fine & scarce Third issue usage.
A very rare cover with both Scio and Mailboat cancel in use together. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 2,200
CLOSED
Closing..May-31, 01:00 AM |
| 90058 |
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 1868 (4.12) Envelope from Smirne to Constantinople, franked 2nd Issue 2 piastres blue, tied POSTE VICEREALI EGIZIANE / SMIRNE / 4 DEC 68 circular datestamp, backstamped on arrival POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / CONSTANTINOPOLI /
8 DEC 68, top right part of cover missing, a scarce usage of the two piastre; ex Lars Alund. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 600
CLOSED
Closing..May-31, 01:00 AM |
| 90059 |
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 1869 (1.5) Envelope from Smirne to Constantinople, franked 2nd Issue 1 piastre red and 2 piastres blue, tied POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / SMIRNE / 1 MAG. 69 circular datestamp, backstamped on arrival POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE /
CONSTANTINOPOLI / 5 MAG. 69, some tone spots, an attractive and a scarce usage (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 1,000
CLOSED
Closing..May-31, 01:00 AM |
| 90060 |
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 1871 (4.3) Folded stampless cover from Smirne to Alexandria, struck with clear V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / SMIRNE / 4 MAR 1871 circular datestamp and by handstruck ‘80’ charge marking in black (80 paras = 2 piastres due to pay),
backstamped on arrival with Alexandria (March 9) circular datestamp, slight cover stains, fine and rare; ex Peter Smith. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 300
SOLD for CHF 300.00
Closing..May-31, 01:00 AM |
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