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Lot# 3141 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 3141 France

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    1853: 10 c. bistre and single 40 c. orange, touched margins, used on underpaid 1860 cover to Paris tied by 3766 petit chiffres with dotted ALEXADRETTE / SYRIE datestamp below (July 23). Framed PD in black at right erased in manuscript with 'Affranchisement Insuffisant' above and taxed '15' décimes due to pay in manuscript. Carried on the 'Indus' from Alexandria to Marseille. Reverse with 'Beyrouth / Syrie' cds (July 31) and Paris arrival (Aug 15). An unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold