Lot 20015 – 5pa Greenish grey, two horizontal strips of four, tied

Stamp of Egypt » 1866 First Issue » Issued Stamps 5pa Greenish grey, two horizontal strips of four, tied
Stamp of Egypt » 1866 First Issue » Issued Stamps 5pa Greenish grey, two horizontal strips of four, tied
Stamp of Egypt » 1866 First Issue » Issued Stamps 5pa Greenish grey, two horizontal strips of four, tied
Stamp of Egypt » 1866 First Issue » Issued Stamps 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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