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    1874: Cover from Beirut to Lyon, France franked by Great Britain 1858/69 2 d. blue, pl. 14 tied by 'G06' obliterator and bold BRITISH POST OFFICE / BEYROUT cds (Aug 27). Reverse with British P.O. 'Alexandria' transit cds (Aug 31) and transferred to French P.O. on same day with France 1871/75 Cérès 80 c. rose pair, perfs. slightly trimmed at left, cancelled by gros chiffres '5080' of Alexandria French P.O. (Aug 31). Lyon arrival cds on reverse. The French rate appears to be double that required, possibly as applied on despatch. File fold well away from the adhesives, a fine and very rare combination cover. Opinion Herry Schaefer (2000). Signed Calves.

    Provenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121 (May 2000), lot 2696.

     
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF