Lot n°
Symbol(s)
Estimate (CHF)
December 5, 2025 | 29
10018
F
1865 (5.4) Envelope from Cairo to Pisa, Italy, sent to Alexandria with blue Cairo Posta Europea cds
(Smith type VI), sent via the Italian PO with seven 1863 10c orange DLR (an uncommon use of low
values), tied by framed “PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / FRANCESI” and Italian PO circular datestamp, sent via
Messina & Livorno (both backstamps), small portion of backflap missing, an attractive and rare mixed
franking of the Posta Europea and the Italian PO, a rarity of the Italian post offices in Egypt, stunning
and an important usage.
Expertise: Cert. Enzo Diena (1984)
4’000 - 5’000
10019
F / 30
1865 (29.4) Folded letter sheet from Alexandria to Milan, Italy, franked Italy 40c rose & 20c on 15c
both tied by framed “PIROCAFI POSTALI ITALIANI” in black with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/29.4.65”
cds alongside, showing Ancona transit & Milan arrival bs, fine and scarce; ex Kurt Wolfsbauer.
500 - 800
10020
F / 30
1866 (18.12) Folded stampless cover from Alexandria to Ancona, Italy, rated “80” centesimi, bearing
boxed “PIROCAFI POSTALI ITALIANI” in black and “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO / 18.12.66” cds
alongside, very fine and scarce; ex Kurt Wolfsbauer.
100 - 150
10021
F / 30
1868 (8.8) Folded cover from Alexandria to Venezia, Italy, franked Italy 1863 60c tied clear “234”
numeral, with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO” cds & framed “PIROSCAFI POSTALI ITALIANI” and
“FRANCOBOLLO/INSUFFiCIENTE” alongside, fine; signed Raybaudi; ex Kurt Wolfsbauer.
400 - 500
Bidding Steps
All bids in Swiss francs
50-100
100-200
10
200-500
20
500-1000
50
1’000-2’000
100
2’000-5’000
200
5’000-10’000
500
10’000-20’000
1’000
20’000-50’000
2’000
50’000-100’000
5’000
100’000-200’000
10’000
Bids between these steps will be adjusted accordingly to the next higher bid step.
The bidder is bound by his/her offer until a higher bid has been validly accepted.