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Lot# 518 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 518 French Levant

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    1852: Entire letter from Smyrna to Syros struck with "Smyrne / Turquie" cds in black and fine EUROTAS French Paquebot datestamp (July 26) in black (Salles fig. 775), applied on the return leg of the Eurotas's maiden and only 1852 voyage (the ship only did six in total prior to being sunk in Alexandria harbour in 1854). Disinfected with slits and charged '60' lepta due for a double weight letter. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF