Lot 20007 – EGYPT
Extremely Rare Registered Cover from the
Lot 20007 – EGYPT Extremely Rare Registered Cover from the
Egypt » Austrian Post Offices » Alexandria
Price realised
8’000 EUR
Estimate
7’000 – 10’000 EUR
Auction date
Fri 3 May 2013 at 16:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
EGYPT
Extremely Rare Registered Cover from the Austrian Office in Alexandria
1868 (Feb 21) Envelope sent registered from Cairo to Berlin, with two 1867 Penasson 2pi blue tied by Cairo cds, sent via the Austrian PO with Austrian Levant 15s (on front) and 10s (on back), both tied by the scarce “ALEXANDRIEN / RECOM” cds (Tranmer fig.8), usual cover faults and stains, opened for display, a wonderful mixed franking, quite possibly a unique combination and a true exhibition showpiece
Provenance: Jeidel and Oscar
Estimate: € 7’000 – € 10’000 Auction
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