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Lot# 5266 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5266 Egypt Kingdom

    British Post Office 1865: Great Britain 3 d. rose pl. 4, a horizontal pair used on 1866 entire letter from Alexandria to London endorsed "voie de Marseille, par bateau francais" tied by "ALEXANDRIA / B01" duplex in black (Dec 30) and carried on the "S.S. Peluse" to Marseille. Marked "2" in manuscript indicating short paid by 2 pence and struck with "INSUFFICIENTLY / PREPAID" and circular "MORE TO PAY" in black (Smith T2+T3) and charged "1/-" due to pay in manuscript (double the deficiency) on arrival in London (Jan 7, 1867). A scarce and very attractive cover.rnrnProvenance: DF, Geneva, May 2011, lot 20230.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF