Lot 20232 – 1871 (3.4) Combination Russian-Egyptian entire letter

1871 (3.4) Combination Russian-Egyptian entire letter from Odessa to Metilino via Constantinople, franked Russian 10 k. brown and blue, tied Odessa April 3, 1871 circular datestamp, with an additional strike to the right, manuscript “V. R. Posta vapore Khedivie” and another “4” in red for postage due, also cancelled V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / CONSTANTINOPOLI / 19 APR 1871, backstamped V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / CONSTANTINOPOLI / 17 APR 1871 and V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / METELINO / 20 APR 1871, very fine, unusual and a scarce usage