Lot 10218 – 1871 (29.4) Folded letter sheet from Lagos franked by 2nd Issue 1 piastre red, tied with V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / LAGOS cds

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Lot 10218 – 1871 (29.4) Folded letter sheet from Lagos franked by 2nd Issue 1 piastre red, tied with V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / LAGOS cds

Egypt » Egyptian Post Offices Abroad » Consular Offices » Lagos

Prix réalisé

6’000 EUR

Estimation

6’000 – 8’000 EUR

Date de vente

Mon 14 Jun 2021 at 16:00 (Europe/Zurich)

Description

1871 (29.4) Folded letter sheet from Lagos to Constantinople, franked by 2nd Issue 1 piastre red, tied with V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / LAGOS / 29 APR 1871, backstamped on arrival V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / CONSTANTINOPOLI / 1 MAG 1871 cds, minor tone spots, an extremely usage of the elusive town cancel, exhibition showpiece

Rarity: One of three recorded covers

Vente aux enchères

2021 Spring Auction Series

Catalogue

Egypt – Chalhoub Part 4