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Lot# 3145 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 3145 France

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    1870: Siège 40 c. orange used with 1871/75 Cérès 5 c. green (2) and small figures 10 c. brown on rose (3) on 1874 cover from Beirut, Lebanon to Marseille paying the single rate, all six adhesives tied by 5082 gros chiffres with 'Beyrouth / Syrie' cds below (June 2). Framed PD and 'Paquebots / de la / Mediterranee' in red on front, carried on the Steamer 'Said' with Marseille (June 18) arrival on reverse. A most unusual and attractive three colour franking.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF