Lot 10227 – 1879 (15.2) Printed commercial envelope from Rodi to Tanta
Lot 10227 – 1879 (15.2) Printed commercial envelope from Rodi to Tanta
Lot 10227 – 1879 (15.2) Printed commercial envelope from Rodi to Tanta
Egypt » Egyptian Post Offices Abroad » Consular Offices » Rodi (Greece)
Price realised
6’000 EUR
Estimate
6’000 – 8’000 EUR
Auction date
lun. 14 juin 2021 at 16:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1879 (15.2) Printed commercial envelope from Rodi to Tanta, addressed to Jean Michailidie in the Greek Consulate, franked Third Issue 1 piastre scarlet, tied V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / RODI / 15 FEB 79 circular datestamp, backstamped Alexandria and Tanta, missing backflap and improved fault at top of envelope, an important showpiece
Rarity: One of only four covers recoded by Peter Smith
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