Lot 10174 – 1868 (15.5) Envelope from Tanta to Italy, bearing Egypt 2nd Issue 1pi. rose-red (2) in combination with Italy 1863-65 60c. pair

1868 (15.5) Envelope from Tanta to Palermo, Italy, bearing Egypt 2nd Issue 1pi. rose-red (2) tied by “POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE TANTA 15 / MAG / 68” cds, carried to Alexandria and Italy 1863-65 60c. dull-violet pair affixed and tied by very clear “234” in dots, “ALESSANDRIA D’EGGITO / POSTE ITALIANE / 15 MAG 69” c.d.s. alongside, black framed “PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI” alongside, addressed to Palermo, part of backflap missing, fine and an extremely scarce double rate usage

Expertise: Cert. Silvano Sorani (1984), Vachat (2009)