Auction #350

1866, 1 Pi. Rose lilac, perf 13x12 1/2 as single franking, tied to folded letter by blue POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE CAIRO 16 NOV 66, paying the internal rate to Alexandria where it entered the Italian mail system where Italy 60 c. lilac was affixed and tied by "234" dotted numeral with accompanying ALESSANDRIA D'EGITTO POSTE ITALIANE 17 NOV 66, addressed to Livorno, boxed PIROSCAFI POSTALI ITALIANE alongside, transit and arrival backstamps. A few toned perfs and light vertical crease clear off andhesives. Extremely scarce and attractive combination cover. (Ägypten No. 4, Italien No. 21)