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Lot# 5210 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5210 Egypt Kingdom

    Napoleonic Occupation 1798 (Sept 19): Prepaid civilian entire letter from Alexandria to one Citizen Duffour in Cairo, well struck by lower case straight line "Alexandrie" handstamp (Smith Type II) in brownish-black, charged "4" sols in manuscript. A very early usage of this handstamp, rare and very fine. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold