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Postal History continued...

The Greek Post Office
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
21   imageEgypt, 1879 (Feb 20), registered cover from Alexandria to Greece, franked by 5 copies of Greek 1875 issue 10L orange, tied by multiple Greek Alexandria cds's, along with black "Chargé" handstamp. Reverse shows Greek Feb 24 and 26 transits, Fine to Very Fine, registered covers from the Greek office in Alexandria are rare.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)		 Est. $400-600
SOLD for $1,200.00
Will close during Public Auction
The Austrian Post Office
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
22   imageEgypt, 1838 (June 18), Lloyd Agency Steamship folded letter from Alexandria to US Legation at Constantinople, highly literate and fascinating letter, marked on front by the exceedingly rare "Del Lloyd Austriaco Agenzia Alessandria" oval handstamp in black (fair strike). It is believed that only 2 examples of this marking exist, both in blue, the earliest being in 1846. Fresh, Fine to Very Fine, a showpiece, quite possibly unique.
Estimate $500 - 750. (Image)		 Est. $500-750
SOLD for $2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
The British Post Office
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
23   imageEgypt, 1849-1850, "ALEXANDRIEN" dated straightline postmarks, lovely, select group of 3 stampless covers comprised of July 17, 1850 cover to Trieste, a July 27, 1849 incoming cover from Trieste plus an interesting May 17, 1849 usage incoming from Trieste with the date above Alexandrien rather than below. Nice specialist group, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image 2) (Image)		 Est. $300-400
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction
24   imageEgypt, 1845-1852, first Alexandria postmark covers (Smith Types D1 I-II), lovely mounted selection of 4 covers used between 1845-1852. Includes a nice example of red strike on front indicating pre-payment, used on a printed circular, plus 2 disinfected covers via Malta, etc. Nice specialist group, Fine to Very Fine, examine.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)		 Est. $300-400
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction
25   imageEgypt, 1848 (April 6), incoming folded letter from Leamington, England to Suez, showing blue Leamington Apr 6 cds along with red "Paid XW 7 AP 7 1848" handstamp. Front also shows blue"Suez 20 AP 1848 A" arrival. Tape stain at top, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, scarce early usage.
Estimate $150 - 200. (Image)		 Est. $150-200
SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction
26   imageEgypt, 1855 (Mar 22), folded letter datelined "Straits of Malacca off Singapore" via Alexandria to Malta, franked on reverse by an exceptionally choice strip of 4 of India 2a green (Scott 5), which is tied by "Alexandria AP 21 1855" cds in blue. Front shows manuscript "Steamer via Suez" marking, and letter features marvelous, literate content. A striking and rare usage, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image)		 Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $27,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
27   imageEgypt, 1863 (Oct 13), prepaid outer folded letter from Alexandria to Malta, with front showing manuscript "5" rate marking along with "Alexandria OC 13 63" date stamp in red; with reverse showing blurred Malta receiver, Very Fine, rare.
Estimate $250 - 350

Smith notes on page 60 that "a few examples (of D-2 marking) are known in red…" . (Image)		 Est. $250-350
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction
28   imageEgypt, 1865 (Oct 11), unfranked cover from Cairo to Bombay via Suez, showing nicely struck "Cairo C OC 11 65" cds, "A Suez OC 19 65" transit, "Bombay OC 30 65 IM" receiver, along with Indian 8a handstamp, indicating amount due. Full enclosure written in Arabic included, well struck markings, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $150 - 200. (Image)		 Est. $150-200
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction
29   imageEgypt, 1870 (Oct 1), registered cover to London, franked by 4d plate 11 and 6d plate 9, pairs of each, cancelled "B01" strikes. Cover is full of character, additionally showing red "Registered Alexandria" handstamp, along with 2 "Registered London 25 Oc 70" oval handstamps in red. Five wax seals and London receiver on reverse, normal usage flaws, Fine to Very Fine, scarce and attractive, ex Glassco.
Estimate $250 - 350. (Image)		 Est. $250-350
SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction
30   imageEgypt, WWI Australian Forces in Egypt covers, nice group of 5 items showing various date stamps made in Egypt for the Australian forces, including a nice Heliopolis cds, with bold, violet General Hospital cds, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)		 Est. $200-300
SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction
31 o   imageEgypt, British Post Offices in Egypt, magnificent cancellation collection, a superb, keenly assembled mounted collection of over 280 items, all Great Britain line engraved or surface printed issues, used in Alexandria and arranged by plate numbers. Everything is arranged by Gibbons including 1d red, Gibbons Z4, 57 different plate numbers, Z5 complete for plates 7/15, plus S6 Z7 complete, Z9 complete with duplicates, Z10 (4), Z11 (3), Z12 4/9 complete (less plate 8), Z13 (7), Z15 complete plates 7/14 plus pairs and blocks, Z20, Z21 (4), Z22 complete, Z23 (3), Z24 complete, Z25 (9), Z27 (2), Z28 (4), Z29 (4), Z32, Z33, Z35 (5), Z36 (6), Z38 (21), Z37 (2), Z39 (6), Z40 (3) and Z41 (8 copies, scarce). An incredible assemblage, not easily duplicated, Fine to Very Fine, inspection invited.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image)		 Est. $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction
32 o/   Egypt, British Post Offices in Egypt - Suez, nice little collection comprised of 2 covers cancelled "B02", each used to England, plus 18 off cover stamps selected to show Suez usages, Fine to Very Fine, attractive group.
Estimate $250 - 350.		 Est. $250-350
SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction
The Italian Post Office
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
33   imageEgypt, 1864 (Mar 21), outer folded letter from Alexandria to Florence, franked by Italy 40c and 60c of the 1863 issue, all tied by "Piroscafi Postali Francesi" boxed steamship line handstamp. Front also shows "Alessandria d' Egitto 21 Mar 64 Poste Italiane" handstamp, Messina 25 Mar 64 transit and Firenze 31 Mar 64 receiver, Fine to Very Fine+, an attractive and scarce cover.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)		 Est. $200-300
SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction
34   imageEgypt, 1867 (Aug 26), forwarded combination cover from Cairo to Livorno, franked by Egypt 1pi of the 1867 issue, cancelled by multiple strikes of "Poste Vice Reali; Egiziane 26 Ago 67"cds's in blue. Front shows Italy 60c added and cancelled "234" handstamp in black. Cover forwarded with various transits on reverse including Brindisi 31 Aug, Livorno 2 Sept etc. Minor gum stains, Fine to Very Fine, rare.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)		 Est. $300-400
SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction
35   imageEgypt, 1869 (May 29), combination ship cover from Tanta to Naples, a spectacular cover, carrying 20c and 60c Italian adhesives tied by "234" obliterator (Smith type OB-1), along with 1pi Egyptian adhesive tied by one of two bold strikes "Vice Reali Egiziane 28 Mag 69 Tanta" cds. Front additionally shows boxed "Piroscafi Postali Italiani" steamship marking, along with various transits and arrivals on reverse. Small piece of flap missing, otherwise fresh and Very Fine, a splendid and rare cover.
Estimate $500 - 750. (Image)		 Est. $500-750
SOLD for $1,400.00
Will close during Public Auction
36   imageEgypt, 1870 (Jan 7), combination cover from Cairo to Udine, Italy, Italy 40c carmine tied by "234" obliterator (Smith type OB-1), along with 1pi Egyptian adhesive, which is tied by 1 of two strikes ""Poste Egiziane 8 Gen 1870 Cairo"" cds's. Front additionally shows "Alessandria D' Egitto 6 Gen 70 Poste Italiane" transit (Smith type CD-2), while reverse shows "Poste Egiziane 7 Gen 1870 Alessandria" transit, and "Udine 13 Gen" receiver, Fine to Very Fine, scarce, ex Arthur Linz.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)		 Est. $400-600
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction
37   imageEgypt, 1874-1877, Italian Offices "Estero" overprint covers, nice selection of 5 covers comprised of two 30c covers, one used to Switzerland, the second to Italy (addressee excised), two 40c covers used to Tuscany, plus a 20c blue and 40c usage to Turin (20c damaged corner, addressee excised). Scarce group, generally Very Fine.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)		 Est. $300-400
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction
38   imageEgypt, 1881 (Mar 22), cover from Alexandria to Tuscany, Italy, franked with 20c "Estero" overprint with adhesive tied by "234" (Smith type OB-2) circular grid, with front showing bold strike of Smith type CD-3 handstamp, dated 22 Mar 81; several backstamps include Cetona and Siena, each dated 28 Mar. Fresh, Very Fine, scarce markings and franking.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)		 Est. $300-400
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction
The French Post Office
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
39   imageEgypt, 1842 (June 27), folded letter from Alexandria to Genoa, cancelled by bold strike of large, 25mm double circle cds, Type I to Genoa, with manuscript rate marking and reverse showing red "Livorno 10 Lug 1842" transit and matching "12 Lug 10" marking. Very scarce French PO cds, Very Fine.
Estimate $250 - 350. (Image)		 Est. $250-350
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
40   imageEgypt, 1854 (Aug 22), folded letter from Alexandria to Genoa, showing bold, French PO type II "Alexandrie 22 Aout 54 Égypte" cds, along with scarce, red "Piroscafi Postali Francesi" 3 line Italian arrival marking. Reverse shows Genova 7 Sept boxed receiver in red, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)		 Est. $200-300
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction

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