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Lot# 674 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 674 French Levant

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    French offices in Syria 1865 (June 13): Cover from Aleppo, despatched at Alexandretta, sent to Marseille, bearing Napoléon imperforated 10 c. bistre and pair 20 c. blue, fine and fresh example with vivid colour, tied by dotted '5079' Gros Chiffres numeral lozenge in black. Front shows bilingual dealer's cachet from Alep in blue, ALEXANDRETTE 13 JUIN 65 SYRIE cogwheel cds, framed PD and French POSTE FRANCAISE D'ALEP in blue as well as framed PAQUEBOTS DE LA MEDITERRANÉE in red. Reverse with Marseille arrival cds (June 25). An attractive item.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF