Lot 20128 – 5pi Brown, two blocks of six (with defects), neatly

5pi Brown, two blocks of six (with defects), neatly cancelled on 1867 large part registered cover from Alessandria to Cairo, by POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / ALESSANDRIA / 28.OTT.67 cds with similar and framed RACCOMANDATE alongside, plus manuscript “Chargée”, arrival bs, an outstanding 60pi rate paying 58pi and 2pi registration.

Without a doubt one of the most important Second Issue items and a major Egyptian rarity.

Provenance: Sherif Samra.