Lot 90113 – 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.
Lot 90113 – 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.
Egypt » 1872-75 Penasson
Price realised
Unsold
Estimate
900 – 1’200 CHF
Auction date
Sat 31 May 2025 at 14:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
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. Catalogue ref: D18
Auction
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