Lot 10191 – 1871 (31.5) Large part letter from Alexandretta to Beirut, franked 2nd Issue 1 piastre
Lot 10191
Egypt » Egyptian Post Offices Abroad » Consular Offices » Alexandretta
Price realised
5’000 EUR
Estimate
5’000 – 6’000 EUR
Auction date
Mon 14 Jun 2021 at 14:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description:
1871 (31.5) Large part letter from Alexandretta to Beirut, franked 2nd Issue 1 piastre, tied V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE / ALESSANDRETTA / 31 MAG 1871 circular datestamp, arrival cancellation V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE / BAIROUT / 2 GIU 1871, a unique showpiece
Provenance: Peter Smith
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