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Lot# 687 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 687 French Levant

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    French offices in Syria 1872 (Sept 26): Cover from Lattakia to Marseille, bearing Napoléon laureated 80 c. rose, fine and fresh example, tied by dotted '5091' Gros Chiffres numeral lozenge in black. "LATTAQUIE 26 SEPT. 72 SYRIE" cogwheel cds, framed PD and framed PAQUEBOTS DE LA MEDITERRANÉE in red alongside. Reverse with Smyrne transit and Marseille arrival cds (Oct 10). An interesting cover from this rare office, 80 centimes rate after July 1871 Maury = € 2'500
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF