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Lot# 2462 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 2462 Palestine

    French Posts 1859 (April 15): Entire letter from Jaffa to Gand, Belgium struck with fair dotted JAFFA / SYRIE datestamp in black, with reverse showing 'Alexandrie / Egypte' transit cds (April 18) carried on the 'Tamise', thence via Lyon, Paris, 'France / Mouscron' entry mark and Gand arrival (April 28) where struck with handstruck '6' due marking in black. An unusual destination for Holy Land mail of this period.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold