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Lot# 681 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 681 French Levant

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    Catalogue# : 23
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    French Shipmail in the Levant 1866 (Aug 1): Cover from Constantinople to Montpellier, franked by Napoléon perforated 40 c. orange, a fine and fresh adhesive, tied by light dotted Anchor lozenge, "NÉVA 1 AOUT 66" Shipmail cds (Salles fig. 800), framed PD and framed PAQUEBOTS DE LA MEDITERRANÉE in red alongside. Reverse with Marseille transit and Montpellier arrival cds (Aug 9). Cover with tear and filing folds at base, nevertheless a desirable item.rnNote: The NEVA vessel was in the dock in Constantinople between October 1865 and August 1866. The present cover was the first return journey to Marseille after this period. Postage fees from the Levant to France were reduced from 50 c. to 40 c. on January 1st, 1866.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold