Losnr. 7056 - 321.-332. Auktion
321.-332. Auktion
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Losnr. : 7056 Brit. Post in der Türkei
British Levant, Combination franking of British and French adhesives, 1874 (19 Nov.): Lettersheet from Beyrouth via Alexandria to Lyon from the famous Micheaux correspondence, bearing Great Britain 2 d. blue (Gi Z4), tied by 'G06' obliterator with matching "BRITISH POST OFFICE BEYROUT" despatch cds alongside. Upon arrival in Alexandria, a transit cds of the British P.O. (27 Nov) was struck on the reverse and the cover was forwarded to the French P.O., where a Cérès 1872 80 c. rose (Yvert 57) was added to the front (corner fault) which was tied by clear '5080' Gros chiffres numeral in black, "ALEXANDRIE EGYPTE 28 NOV. 74" cds and framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with French ambulant and LYON arrival cds (3 Dec). A most interesting, attractive and rare combination franking of British and French adhesives in their respective offices abroad, where each stamp was necessary to pay the journey from Beyrouth to Alexandria and from Alexandria onwards, respectively. Minor imperfections, nevertheless most attractive item.rnProvenance: Collection "Cihangir", Corinphila sale 123, 23-25 Oct 2000, lot 4368.Ausruf : 1.000 CHFZuschlag : 1.600 CHF