Lot 20019 – 1861 (Apr 15) & 1862 (Apr 28) Two folded lettershe
Lot 20019 – 1861 (Apr 15) & 1862 (Apr 28) Two folded lettershe
Lot 20019 – 1861 (Apr 15) & 1862 (Apr 28) Two folded lettershe
Egypt » French Post Offices
Price realised
Unsold
Estimate
400 EUR
Auction date
Fri 3 May 2013 at 16:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1861 (Apr 15) & 1862 (Apr 28) Two folded lettersheets, the first from Cairo via Alexandria to Livorno, by French steamer “Phase” franked two 80c, with Cairo Posta Europea cds (Smith type IV) and Livorno cds on reverse, the second from Alexandria to London, via Marseille, by French steamer “Hydaspe”, franked 20c + 40c, paying the single rate of 60c, Marseille transit bs, both covers stamps tied by PC3704, with Alexandria cds alongside, short margins else fine & scarce Auction
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