Lot 10208 – 1881 (1.6) Envelope sent registered from Constantinople to Alexandria

1881 (1.6) Envelope sent registered from Constantinople to Alexandria, franked by 4th Issue 20 paras blue pair and 2 piastre yellow-orange, tied V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / CONSTANTINOPOLI / 1 GIU 81 circular datestamp, with an additional strike alongside, also boxed RACCOMANDATO handstamp, backstamped on arrival in Alexandria ALEXANDRIE / RECOMMANDÉS / 8 JU 81, last month of operation of the Egyptian P.O. in Constantinople, missing backflap and faults at top, a rare registered usage