Lot 10027 – 1870 (23.10) Folded cover carried at double rate of 46 soldi from Alexandria to Liverpool, England

1870 (23.10) Folded cover carried at double rate of 46 soldi from Alexandria to Liverpool, England, manuscript “Per Austrian Steamer via Trieste & Ostende” (route taken to avoid Paris and the Franco-Prussian War), franked by pair of 1867 3 s. green, single 10 s. blue and pair of 15 s. brown all tied by ALEXANDRIEN / 23.10 circular datestamp, manuscript “16” in red crayon being the Weiterfranco credit, also P.D. marking in red, Liverpool arrival (Nov 2) on reverse, a scarce three colour franking

Expertise: Signed Colla