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Lot# 3281 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 3281 French Levant

    Alexandrette 1875: Cover from Aleppo to Smyrne franked by France 1870 Siège 40 c. orange tied by '5079' gros chiffres with corresponding dotted ALEXANDRETTE / SYRIE datestamp at right (Dec 17) and framed 'PD' in black. Reverse of cover (opens well for display) with Turkey Dulos 1875 issue 10 pa. lilac pair and single 1 pi. yellow tied by all arabic framed ALEPPO handstamps in black (Coles & Walker fig. 5). A rare and attractive combination franking. Signed Goebel, Scheller.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF