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Lot# 1263 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 1263 French Levant

    Rhodos 1854 (June 6): Entire letter from Rhodos to Paris, struck with crisp and extremely rare cursive "Rhodes" handstamp in black (Pothion = 32 points) with Smyrne transit cds's (June 6/7, 1854) alongside, reverse with Paris arrival (June 17, 1854) cds, charged with '10' décimes upon arrival. An appealing cover.rnNote: Until the end of 1856, postage of prepaid and unpaid covers was identical. 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF