Losnr. 1330 - 250.-256. Auktion
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Losnr. : 1330 Franz. Post in der Levante
Syria 1870: Cover at double rate from Aleppo to Marseille, franked on reverse with Turkey 1869 Dulos issue 10 pa. grey-lilac and 2 pi. brick-red, perf. 13¼, tied by all Arabic framed 'Haleb' Aleppo handstamp in blue (Coles & Walker fig. 4), mailed through the French P.O. in Alexandrette with 1863/70 80 c. carmine tied by '5079' gros chiffres in black with 'Alexandrette / Syrie' datestamp adjacent (March 13). Smyrne French P.O. transit alongside and Marseille arrival on reverse. A fine and scarce combination usage that displays well.rnProvenance: Collection Cihangir, Corinphila sale 123 (October 2000), lot 2827 ; collection Sylvain Wyler, Corinphila sale 210 (Nov 2016), lot 81.Ausruf : 600 CHFZuschlag : 650 CHF