Egypt – Chalhoub Part X - Day 1

1863 (16.12) Folded entire from Samanud to Alexandria, bearing blue oval Type V datestamp “POSTA EUROPEA / SAMANUD / 16.DECere.63", plus "1.20" manuscript rate mkg alongside, with type VI “POSTA EUROPEA / ALESSANDRIA" cds in black, fine and scarce combination usage, ex. Lars Alund, 1863 (2.8) folded entire from Mansura to Cairo, bearing blue oval Type V datestamp “POSTA EUROPEA / MANSURA / 2.AGOST.63", plus "3" piastre manuscript mkg alongside paying the double rate, plus 1863 (16.12) folded entire from Samanud to Alexandria, bearing blue oval Type V datestamp “POSTA EUROPEA / SAMANUD / 10.NOVbre.63", plus "1.20" manuscript rate mkg alongside, with type VI “POSTA EUROPEA / ALESSANDRIA" cds in black on reverse, a fine and scarce trio.