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Lot# 1221 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 1221 French Levant

    Levant 1813 (March 18): Printed entire letter from Constantinople to Florence, Italy, struck with framed "P. PAYÉ." and "CONSTANTINOPLE" despatch handstamps in black of the French Post Office, heavily vinegar splashed and slitted for disinfection against Cholera. Arrival handstamp (April 17) on reverse of an extremly rare entire in outstanding condition for such an early entire.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF