Lot 10178 – 1872 Small neat registered envelope from Cairo to Italy, franked with Egypt 3rd Issue 1pi. (2) in combination with 1863- 85 Italy 40 c. (2)

1872 (2.3) Small neat registered envelope with attractive Farmacia imprint from Cairo via Alexandria to Pesaro, Italy, franked with Egypt 3rd Issue 1pi. (2) and 1863- 85 Italy 40 c. (2), Egyptian stamps were cancelled “V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE CAIRO 2 / MAR / 72” c.d.s., Italian stamps were cancelled “234” in dots, rare “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO POSTE ITALE. 3 / MAR / 72 CONSEGNE” key hole type c.d.s and framed “RACOMMANDATO” alongside, arrival marks and several transit marks on reverse, reduced at right, a fine, attractive and very scarce registered usage; signed ED (Emilio Diena), AD (Alberto Diena), cert. Vachat (2009).