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Lot# 1267 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 1267 French Levant

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    Salonico 1813 (May 1): Entire letter from Salonico to Lyon, struck with extremely rare framed "SALONIQUE" in black (Pothion = 34 points), "Milano LT" transit handstamp in red alongside. The cover was slitted and purified with vinegar, charged '14' décimes upon arrival. An exceptionally rare cover, cert. Brun (2017).rnProvenance: David Franco collection, Feldman sale (Dec 2017), lot 30079.rnNote: Starting in May 1812 the French postal administration established a separate postal service to Constantinople starting in Laibach. The first French post offices related to this service were opened in Constantinople, Smyrne and Salonico. One of the few covers known before the offices were already closed in December 1813.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF