Lot 10048 – 5pi yellow-green, tied on small neat envelope from Cairo to USA

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Stamp of Egypt » 1872-75 Penasson 5pi yellow-green, tied on small neat envelope from Cairo to USA
Stamp of Egypt » 1872-75 Penasson 5pi yellow-green, tied on small neat envelope from Cairo to USA
Stamp of Egypt » 1872-75 Penasson 5pi yellow-green, tied on small neat envelope from Cairo to USA
Stamp of Egypt » 1872-75 Penasson 5pi yellow-green, tied on small neat envelope from Cairo to USA

Lot 10048 – 5pi yellow-green, tied on small neat envelope from Cairo to USA

Egypt » 1872-75 Penasson
Prix réalisé
5’000 EUR
Estimation
5’000 EUR
Date de vente
Mon 13 Jun 2022 at 17:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

5pi yellow-green, tied on small neat envelope from Cairo via Brindisi, Alexandria & London, to New York City, America, by POSTE EGIZIANE/CAIRO/22.FEB.1874 cds, with London transit alongside and Alexandria British PO bs, a fine and extremely rare usage paying the 1pi internal rate and the 4pi overseas rate as per the Anglo-Egyptian postal convention of July 1, 1873.

An important exhibition showpiece and one of only two covers recorded with the 5pi value.

Provenance: Peter Smith.

Catalogue ref: D20
Vente aux enchères
2022 Spring Auction Series
Catalogue
Egypt – Chalhoub Part VI

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