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

Austrian Post Offices 1863: Prepaid entire letter from Alexandria to Firenze, Italy endorsed "Via di Trieste, Vapore diretto", with "ALEXANDRIEN" and "FRANCA" both struck in blue-green and crossed to denote full pre-payment. Framed large cartridge "PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / AUSTRIACI" well struck in red (very rare thus) with "P.D." alongside. Reverse with Ancona, Bologna and Firenze datestamps. Rare and fine entire. Signed Todd AIEP.rnrnrn