Auction 265th - 273rd - Day 4

1877 (Aug 20): Printed matter wrapper from St. Petersburg to Cairo, bearing a vertical pair of 1866 1 kop. black & yellow on horizontally laid paper perf. 14½, a fine and fresh multiple with vibrant colour, tied by "C. PETERBURG VII EKSP. 20 AUG. 1877". Reverse with oval TRIEST transit datestamp (Sept. 1, 1877). Some toning, but an interesting printed matter item directed to the Khedive of Egypt. Cert. Mikulski (1993).