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Lot# 1225 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 1225 French Levant

    1865 (July 9): Entire letter from Aleppo to Marseille, struck on despatch with POSTE FRANCAISE / D'ALEP in blue, franked by France 1862 10 c. bistre and 40 c. orange tied by "5079" gros chiffres of Alexandrette in transit. Small cartridge 'Paquebots / De La / Mediterranée' in red and reverse with 'Beyrout / Syrie' transit and Marseille arrival cds (July 26). File fold well away from theadhesives, a fine entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold