Egyptian Consular Post Office 1879: Egypt De La Rue 1 pi. rose-red and 2 pi. orange, used on 1879 registered cover from Smirna to the German Ambassador in Constantinople tied by (VR removed) "POSTE EGIZIANE / SMIRNE" cds (Oct 15) with information strike at right below framed RACCOMANDATO, all struck in black. Reverse with "VR. Poste Egizianee / Costantinopoli" arrival cds. A fine and rare registered usage. Signed Todd AIEP.
Provenance: Carmichael & Todd, Oct. 2003.
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