Lot
1429 
1938, 50¢ Presidential, used with 1¢ Prexie (804), each tied by dump oval on airmail cover to Alexandria, Egypt at the 36¢ airmail rate plus 15¢ registry fee, purple "New York, N.Y. (Sta. W.) Registered, Dec 6, 1939" backstamps and matching "Registered" framed handstamp, Alexandria (12.16) arrival cds, purple Egyptian censor handstamp, Very Fine and scarce rate, ex-Suffet. Scott No. 831 Estimate $150 - 200.
The 36¢ per ½ ounce airmail rate to Egypt was only effective May 23, 1939 to August 5, 1940.
Realized: $350