Lot 10135 – 1pi Rose-red, three singles, six pairs and one block of four, plus 2pi blue, pair, all tied on large part registered 1869 (24.1) envelope

5pi Brown, three singles, six pairs, and one block of four, plus 2pi blue, pair, all tied on large part registered 1869 (24.1) envelope from Alexandria to Cairo, by POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / ALESSANDRIA / 24.GEN.69 cds, showing boxed « RACCOMANDATE » alongside, one stamp missing and cover faults.

The largest known usage of the 5 piastres and a unique exhibition showpiece.

Provenance: Royal Palace Collection (Lot 128), A. Mishrisk and Samir Fikry

Note: Registration numbers « 789 » and « 1013 », paying the 104 piastre rate, 102 piastre for 1013 grams plus 2 piastre registration fee.