Lot 40235 – 1878 (Oct 2) Envelope from Scibin El Kom sent registered to Cairo franked on both sides with SIXTEEN 1874-75 Third Issue second printing 5pa
Lot 40235 – 1878 (Oct 2) Envelope from Scibin El Kom sent registered to Cairo franked on both sides with SIXTEEN 1874-75 Third Issue second printing 5pa
Lot 40235 – 1878 (Oct 2) Envelope from Scibin El Kom sent registered to Cairo franked on both sides with SIXTEEN 1874-75 Third Issue second printing 5pa
Egypt » 1872-75 Penasson
Price realised
Unsold
Estimate
8’000 EUR
Auction date
Wed 11 Dec 2019 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
A UNIQUE FRANKING
1878 (Oct 2) Envelope from Shebeen El-Kom sent registered to Cairo, franked on both sides with SIXTEEN 1874-75 Third Issue second printing 5pa, each tied by “POSTE EGIZIANE / SCIBIN EL KOM” cds, “RACCOMANDATO” hs, incl. original letter, the highest known multiple franking of the 3rd issue, a unique franking and spectacular showpiece
Catalogue ref: Nile Post D23
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