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Lot# 1223 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 1223 French Levant

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    1857 (June 13): Entire letter from Constantinople to Marseille struck with fine strike of Paquebot CAPITOLE datestamp in black (Salles fig. 763), with large cartridge 'Paquebots / De La / Mediterranée' in red and rated '10' décimes due upon receipt (June 22). Scarce and fine, the "Capitole" only made three Levant Line voyages in her ten year, 106 voyage career.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold