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    French Post Offices 1874: Cover from Jerusalem to Marseille with superb POSTE FRANCAISE / JERUSALEM 'Cross' cancellation in blue, franked by Siège 40 c. orange pair, crossed by file fold, cancelled by 5089 gros chiffres with corresponding JAFFA / SYRIE datestamp (Oct 30) alongside. Large part framed 'Paquebots / De La / Méditerranée' in red above and reverse with Alexandria cds (Nov 2) and Marseille arrival cds (Nov 9) in black. A charming and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF