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Auction: 11042 - Pearls of Arabia - Egypt
Lot: 687

Egypt Postal History 1870 (30 Dec.) Par Ballon Monte envelope bearing 1862 40c. orange tied by clear Paris Star cancellation, black boxed "PD" alongside, addressed to Port Said with several transit and arrival marks on reverse, usual file fold. The handwritten letter is signed by Ferdinand de Lesseps. An important destination rarity. Signed Brun, Behr (1998) and Brun (2009) Certificates. Photo Estimate € 8,000-10,000

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€24,000