1850 (April 22): Cover from Alexandria to Liverpool, prepaid 1/8 d. in red manuscript over fine strike of Crown PAID AT ALEXANDRIA handstamp in red. 'Alexandria' cds at right of despatch in black, and London Paid transit on front (May 3). Reverse with 'Purifié Au Lazaret / Malte' disinfection handstamp in black and Liverpool arrival in blue. This Crown Paid is rarely found well struck, this being an excellent example of same Gi = £ 2'750.
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