Lot 50324 – 1896 Cover franked with 1894 issue strip of 6 of 1

1896 Cover franked with 1894 issue strip of 6 of 1sh + strip of 3 of 2sh making a total of 12sh the abroad rate. Cancelled at CHIRAZ 27/6 (96) via BOUSHIR 2/7, SEA POST OFFICE to reach SUEZ 29 VII 96. From Suez by train to Cairo. No further markings. A tear at bottom of one of the 1sh stamps as well as a tear in the envelope on the front. A scarce usage and a 6-strip is rare.