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Lot# 3143 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 3143 France

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    1863: 10 c. bistre, couple of blunt perfs., and 40 c. orange used on 1865 single rate entire letter from Beirut, Lebanon to Marseille tied by 5082 gros chiffres witth 'Beyrouth / Syrie' datestamp (July 18) alongside. Framed PD in black and 'Paquebots / de la / Mediterranee' in red on front, carried by Syrian Line 'Mensale' to Alexandria and thence on the Egyptian Line Steamer 'Nil' to Marseille (July 20). A fine entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold