Los 2806
10 pa. violet, two fine horizontal pairs used on 1869 entire letter to Alexandria, neatly tied by "Poste Vice-Reali Egiziane / Tanta" datestamps (July 2) in black. Reverse with Alexandria arrival datestamp of the following day. Minor ageing around perforations as is normal with this stamp when used on letter; a rare make-up of the 1 piastre rate and a very attractive cover. Signed Todd.
