Lot 20099 – 1858 (7.9) Letter from Alexandria to Rome, Italy, sent
Lot 20099 – 1858 (7.9) Letter from Alexandria to Rome, Italy, sent
Lot 20099 – 1858 (7.9) Letter from Alexandria to Rome, Italy, sent
Egypt » French Post Offices » Alexandria
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Price realised
2’200 EUR
Estimate
2’400 – 3’000 EUR
Auction date
Wed 28 Oct 2020 at 14:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1858 (7.9) Letter from Alexandria to Rome, Italy, sent via the French Post Office, franked 1858 12 examples 80c. (n°17) + 20c. (n°14) x2, paying the 10 times rate, tied lozenge “3704”, letter also postmarked ALEXANDRIE / EGYPTE / 7 sept 58 circular datestamp, framed PD, backstamped ROME / 16 SEPT 58. stamp and cvr faults, an exceptional 10 franc franking
Rarity: The second largest recorded franking and the largest multiple of the 80c. used in the French Post Offices of Egypt.
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