Lot no. 2817

2 pia. blue, single example centred to right, used on 1869 double rate "Port to Port" cover tied by "Poste Vice-Reali Egiziane / Alessandria" datestamp (June 30) with repeated strike alongside, revese with "Poste Vice-Reali Egiziane / Costantinopoli" arrival cds (July 6). Cover with file folds away from adhesive, a scarce franking.