Vaucluse

Lot 182, France 1899 Registered cover Port Said to Carpentras, sold for C$526

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Lot 182, France registered cover Port Said to Carpentras, sold for C$526Lot 182, France registered cover Port Said to Carpentras, sold for C$526Lot 182 France #16 Port Said, 1899 (November 25), registered cover from Port Said to Carpentras, France, franked with pair of 25c red overprinted “PORT-SAID VINGT-CINQ” on black 10c Sage definitives, tied by “PORT SAID EGYPT” double circle cancellations, backstamped with “LIGNE T PAQ.FP. No. 2” (27 Nov) octagonal transit marking and “AVIGNON, VAUCLUSE” (2 Dec) c.d.s. receiver, light vertical crease, else fine. (Sc. #16(x2), $275). Sold for C$450.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.