Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas Egypt, including the Constantin Kelemenis - Day 4

Italian Post Office 1863 (Aug 23): Incoming prepaid entire letter from Monopoli via Messina to Alexandria, carried on the "S.S. Quirinal" from Marseille via Messina (Aug 27) to Malta where transhipped to the "S.S. Peluse" to Alexandria; with framed "PIROSCAFO / POSTALI / FRANCESI" in blue and corresponding "ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE" cds in same ink of arrival (Sept 3) on reverse. Edge wear at top but opens well for Exhibit display, a scarce cover.