Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 5698 - 250.-256. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 5698 Brit. Post in der Türkei

    1875 (July 1): Combination cover from Beirut to Glarus, Switzerland, mailed on the First Day of the UPU, franked by Great Britain 1875/76 2½ d. rosy mauve pl. 1 tied by three bold strikes of the "G06" obliterator with 'British Post Office / Beyrout' cds in black alongside (July 1, code C) paying rate to Alexandria and France Ceres 1871/75 30 c. grey-brown, eight examples for 2 fr. 40 c. triple rate all tied by "5080" gros chiffres in black with 'Alexandrie / Egypte' cds below (July 5). Slit for disinfection on front panel, reverse with British P.O. 'Alexandria' cds and Glarus arrival cds (July 14). Some overall aging but a spectacular and unique franking. Signed Szekula.rnNote: Whilst the UPU 'began' on July 1, 1875 France did not officially join until January 1, 1876.rnrnrn 
    Ausruf : 10.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 16.000 CHF