Lot 986
State Dept., 1873, 10¢ dark green, tied by bold "Washington D.C., Mar 6, 1883" duplex with fishtail numeral on blue Department of State, U.S.A. imprint linen-envelope to Alexandria, Egypt, reverse with red London (3.17) trnasit and Alexandria arrival cds; cover faulty and stained beyond repair, Fine, The only recorded official cover to Egypt..Scott No. O62; $2,000 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $375