Lot no. 258

1871/76, Large Hermes Heads (printing on meshed paper): The value of 10 lepta, without Control Numbers, used on front of letter, tied with "Alexandria 10.July.75" (Egypt). Not reported error/Post office of use and it cannot be confirmed if this is an accidental error (lack of ink) or if the complete sheet was without Control Numbers. Extremely rare and interesting but defective (three margins)