Lot no. 3005

2 pia. blue and rose with horizontal background, superb four margined example used on large part 1867 entire letter to Latakia cancelled by outstanding strike of circular dated "PORT ALEXSANDRIYA" datestamp (Feb 21) in blue (Smith Type D1). A superb cover of great visual appeal and rarity. Ex collection Rothschild (Friedl, Oct 7, 1942 lot 392).