Lot 10123 – 1867 (5.4) Letter from Zagasik via Alexandria to France, with Egypt First Issue 1 pi. and France Empire 40c. combination franking

1867 (5.4) Letter from Zagasik via Alexandria to Grenoble, France, with combination franking, Egypt First Issue 1 pi., tied POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / ZAGASIK / 5 APR. 67 circular datestamp with another postmark alongside, also franked France Empire 40c. tied lozenge “5080”, and postmarked French Post Office ALEXANDRIE / ÉGYPTE / 8 AVRIL 67 circular datestamp, framed PD, backstamped POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / ALESSANDRIA / 8 APR. 67, Marseille, and arrival GRENOBLE / 16 AVRIL 67, a scarce usage

Expertise: Roger Calves