Lot 20055 – 1865 (Jan 9) wrapper from Alexandria to Marseille, with “AFFRANCHISSEMENT INSUFFISANT” in black
Lot 20055 – 1865 (Jan 9) wrapper from Alexandria to Marseille, with “AFFRANCHISSEMENT INSUFFISANT” in black
Egypt » French Post Offices » Alexandria
Price realised
Unsold
Estimate
400 – 600 CHF
Auction date
Mon 18 Nov 2024 at 13:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1865 (Jan 9) wrapper from Alexandria to Marseille bearing Napoleon 20c and 40c in pair, each tied ”5080” numerals, ”Alexandrie” 1865 cds alongside with framed ”PAQUEBOTS DE LA MEDITERRANEE” in red and “AFFRANCHISSEMENT INSUFFISANT” in black, taxed ”30”c to pay in m/s, double the deficiency. Fine condition, a rare cover.
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