Auction 333-341 Europe & Overseas - Day 5

Egyptian Consular Post Office abroad in Alexandretta 1871 (Nov 8): Letter sheet from Alexandretta to Beirut, bearing Egypt 1867 1 pi. rose-red, tied by “V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE ALESSANDRETTA" cds (Smith scarcity factor = 175) with information strike alongside. Reverse with crisp  “V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE BAIROUT” arrival cds (Nov 10). Minor toning on the cover, some on the perforation, nevertheless a rare and fine Shipmail cover, only four such recorded. Signed Sorani.

Note: The Alexandretta Office was open from July 1870 until February 1872. 
Provenance: Collection Emile Antonini, David Feldman sale (April 1983), lot 32291; Rarities of Egypt collection, David Feldman sale (Dec 2006), lot 30048.