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Lot# 520 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 520 French Levant

    1863 (July 24): Entire from Alexandria to Basel, Switzerland, forwarded to Zug, bearing a mixed franking of Napoléon imperf. 80 c. rose and Napoléon perf. 10 c. bistre, two fine and fresh examples with large margins and good perf., respectively, tied by '5080' numeral lozenge of the French PO in Alexandrie with "ALEXANDRIE 24 JUIL. 63 EGYPTE" cds, framed PD and French entry "PAQ. AN. V. SUEZ 2 AOUT 63 AMB. MARS. 2"cds in red alongside, reverse with Paris and Basel transit and Zug arrival (5 AUG. 63) cds's. Light fold through the stamps but an interesting franking and charming entire. Postage is 50 c. from Egypt to France and 40 c. from France to Switzerland.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF