Corinphila Auction 291-297 Day 2

Egypt 1856 (March 21): Prepaid Envelope from Alexandria to Cork, Ireland, endorsed "via Marseilles", crowned "PAID AT ALEXANDRIA" in red on front, double arc "ALEXANDRIA MR 21 1856" despatch datestamp in blue and London transit (April 2) cds on red alongside. Reverse with CORK arrival (April 3) cds in blue. Paid with '2/-' sh. upon despatch, noted in red crayon on front. Some toning, nevertheless a fine cover.