Lot 20015 – 5pa Greenish grey, two horizontal strips of four, tied
Lot 20015 – 5pa Greenish grey, two horizontal strips of four, tied
Egypt » 1866 First Issue » Issued Stamps
Price realised
8’000 EUR
Estimate
6’000 – 6’500 EUR
Auction date
ven. 2 juin 2023 at 17:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
5pa Greenish grey, two horizontal strips of four, tied on 1867 large part cover to Cairo, by POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / ALESSANDRIA / 23.LUL.67 cds and similar alongside, cover flap missing, an outstanding franking paying the one piastre rate, owners hs on reverse, showpiece.One of the largest franking of the five para value.
Provenance: John Seybold, William Byam.
Catalogue ref: Nile Post D1
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