Lot 20368 – 5pi green and 1pi rose, on large 1884 registered envelope
Lot 20368 – 5pi green and 1pi rose, on large 1884 registered envelope
Egypt » 1879 De La Rue
Price realised
4’000 CHF
Estimate
5’000 – 7’000 CHF
Auction date
Mon 18 Nov 2024 at 13:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
5pi green and 1pi rose, on large 1884 registered envelope front from Cairo to Alexandria, tied CAIRE/14.MR.84/DEPART cds, with similar and boxed registered mkg alongside, cvr creasing, a fine and extremely rare usage of the five piastre value, possibly unique, an exhibition showpiece.
Correction to the printed catalogue description: The item is a front only and not an envelope
Catalogue ref: Nile Post D39+D37
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