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Auction: SW1009A - The Collector's Series
Lot: 139

1865, March 27. Envelope (back flap missing) from Cairo to Parma (Italy), bearing "Posta Europea/27 Marzo 65/Cairo" postmark in blue denoting the service handled by the "Posta Europea" to Alexandria, from where it followed the Italian carriage after application of DLR 60c. lilac, tied at port of landing by neat "Da Alessandria D'Egitto" straight-line handstamp, with Ancona and Parma backstamps. Tear at top and couple of other, small, tears which do not detract. A very rare and fascinating combination cover. Cert. A. Diena, signed G. Bolaffi and Fiecchi.

Estimate
€7,500