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Lot# 1262 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 1262 French Levant

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    Metelino 1853 (Nov 17): Entire letter from Metelino to Lyon, struck with superb and extremely rare cursive "Mételin" handstamp in black (Pothion = 32 points) with "SMYRNE TURQUIE 17 NOV 53" transit cds alongside, reverse with Marseille transit as well as Lyon arrival (Nov 27, 1853) cds's, charged with '10' décimes upon arrival. An appealing cover; cert. Boule (1999).rnNote: Until the end of 1856, postage of prepaid and unpaid covers was identical. 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF