Lot 10221 – 1872 (30.1) Cover from Mersina franked by 3rd Issue 1872 1 piastre red tied by V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE / MERSINA cds

1872 (30.1) Cover from Mersina to Beirut, franked by 3rd Issue 1872 1 piastre red, typographed, tied by V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE / MERSINA / 30 GEN 1872 circular datestamp in black, repeated strike below, backstamped on arrival V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE / BAIROUT / 2 FEB 1872 circular datestamp, very fine

Rarity: This is the unique 3rd Issue cover used in Mersina and used just before the closure of this office