Lot 10154 – 1864 Folded cover from Cairo to Genova, forwarded to Alexandria by Posta Europea, franked in transit by Italy 40c pair

1864 (7.12) Folded cover from Cairo via Alexandria to Genova, forwarded to Alexandria by Posta Europea, franked in transit by Italy 40c pair, tied by framed “PIROSCAFI POSTALI FRANCESI” with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO / 9.Dic.64” cds alongside (type III-1), on the reverse transit pmk from Messina 15 Dic. 64 and arrival pmk Genova 18 Dic. 64, a rare combination usage

Provenance: Lars Alund

Expertise: Signed Peter Holcombe