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

Penasson Issue 1872: 2½ pi. violet, perf. 12½ x 13½, used on 1875 cover from Cairo to Livorno, Italy carried under the Italo-Egyptian Treaty rate (Jan 1873 - July 1875), endorsed "via Brindisi" and tied by "V.R. Poste Egiziane / Cairo" cds - dated Jan 5, 1873 - with information strike and framed "PD" alongside. An extremely early example of the special Italian rate with reverse showing "Alessandria D'Egitto / Poste Italiane" cds (Jan 6) and Livorno arrival. A few wrinkles but rare. Signed A. Diena, Todd AIEP.