Auction 220 (part 2): EUROPE & OVERSEAS

1867: 2 pi. bright blue, a fine used example tied to 1869 entire letter to Jaffa by neat POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / CAIRO cds (Feb 1) with information strike adjacent and fine italic "Franca" applied on despatch. Reverse with Alexandria transit cds (same day) and Austrian P.O. 'Alexandrien' cds of transit (Feb 11). Fresh and fine, a rare cover to an unusual destination. Signed Holcombe, Todd AIEP.rnrnNote: Carried at domestic postage of 1 piastre + 1 piastre for the 'Port-to-Port' rate. The Egyptian Post Office in Jaffa closed in February 1872.
Catalogue 220: Europe & Overseas