Lot 10104 – 1871 (8.8) Registered linen lined envelope with the highest franking known from Alexandria

1871 (8.8) Registered linen lined envelope from Alexandria to Paris, bearing France 1869 5f. grey horizontal strip of four, vertical strip of three and four singles on flap, 1863-70 80c. rose horizontal strip of five, 1870-71 imperforate Bordeaux 20c. blue, each tied by lozenge “5080”, black framed PD, with ALEXANDRIE / EGYPTE / 8 AOUT 71 circular datestamp alongside, straight-line CHARGÉ with manuscript “No.696”, blue Paris (16/8) arrival marking on reverse, some usual cover faults, unique rate of 59.20f. and the highest franking known from Alexandria

Provenance: Maurice Burrus

Expertise: Cert. Vachat (2009)