Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 1308 - 250.-256. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 1308 Franz. Post in der Levante

    Beirut, Paquebot 1861 (Dec 21): Letter sheet from Beirut to Constantinople with receiver's docketing 'Beyrouth 21 Dec 1861' franked with 1853 Napoléon imperforated 10 c. bistre and vertical pair of 20 c. blue, all in type I, tied by Ancre lozenge, "CARMEL 21 DEC 61" ship cds in black alongside, reverse with Constantinople arrival cds (Jan 4). The cover was underfranked, an "AFFRANCHISSEMENT INSUFFISANT" handstamp was applied and the receiver had to pay '15' décimes. The 10 c. bistre shows a pre-use pinhole at base, file fold well away from the adhesives, a rare and attractive cover at double rate.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 340 CHF