Lot 20040 – 1867 (30.1) Envelope from Cairo to Leipzig, Germany,
Lot 20040
Egypt » Austrian Post Offices » Mixed Frankings
Price realised
2’600 EUR
Estimate
2’000 – 3’000 EUR
Auction date
Wed 28 Oct 2020 at 13:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description:
1867 (30.1) Envelope from Cairo to Leipzig, Germany, with Egypt 1866 1st Issue 1 pi. tied clear blue POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE/CAIRO/30.GEN 67 circular datestamp plus similar + ALEXANDRIEN/30. 1 circular datestamp alongside, rated “5” groschen, fresh, very fine and a showpiece
Rarity: Only 6 recorded covers with Egypt 1st Issue travelled through the Austrian Post Office
Provenance: Kurt Wolfsbauer
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