Worldwide Stamps and Covers British Post Offices Mixed Frankings
Sale No: 14MARMECHF
Lot No:2007
Symbol:F
Mixed Frankings. 1873 (1.3) Envelope from Port Said to England, with 1872-75 Egypt 3rd Issue 1pi tied by V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE / PORTO SAID / 1 MAR 1873 circular datestamp, sent via the British Post Office at Alexandria with pair of Great Britain 1865-67 4d vermilion plate 12 (one with cnr defect) tied by “B01”, with ALEXANDRIA / MR 3 73 circular datestamp below, paying the 8d rate via Brindisi, backstamped V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE / ALEXANDRIA / 2 MAR 1873, attractive and scarce combination usage (Image)