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Lot# 2459 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 2459 Palestine

    French Post Offices 1848/57: Stampless entire letters (6) with 1848 cover and contents from Jerusalem via Beyrouth to France on the 'Osiris' and rated '18' décimes, three entires to Marseille at 10 or 20 décime rates via French P.O. in Beyrout and French Paquebot (Nil and Louqsor), fine 1850 entire letter from 'Acri' (Acre) to Caiffa without postal markings; 1857 cover to St. Gallen, Switzerland with "Jerusalem Dec.." straight line in blue and pearled JAFFA / SYRIE cds in black (Dec 10). Generally fair to fine, a scarce group.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF