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    1920: Cover from Beirut to Damascus franked by OMF 50 c. on 2 c. claret, somewhat toned, tied by bold 'Beyrouth / 14' datestamp (Oct 5) in black witth circular 'T' marking from old Turkish stock at right, taxed at double the deficiency on arrival in Damascus with Arab Kingdom 1920 1 pi.  black, somewhat toned also, tied by 'Damas / 1' datestamp of the following day. Postage Due usages from the short-lived Arab Kingdom are extremely scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF