Lot 20065 – 2 1/2pi. violet, perf. 12 1/2 x 13 1/3, two singles, tied on 1874 (4.1) envelope from Cairo to New York, U.S.A.

2 1/2pi. violet, perf. 12 1/2 x 13 1/3, two singles, tied on 1874 (4.1) envelope from Cairo to New York, U.S.A., by V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / CAIRO / 4 GEN 74 cds, with similar cds and additional London cancellation alongside in red, 2 cents credited to the United States Post Office for delivery, backstamped in transit in Alexandria, British P.O. (partial) and arrival cancellation in New York, portion of backflap missing and small cover tears, an attractive and scarce usage.