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

Penasson Issue 1872: 2½ pi. violet, perf. 12½ x 13½, a used example on 1872 cover from Cairo to Ofen, Hungary endorsed "via Triest", tied by "V.R. Poste Egiziane / Cairo" datestamps (Jan 9) with information strike below. Italic "Franca" at base in black (type b) and reverse with Alexandria and Buda (May 6) transits. Scarce.