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Lot# 1269 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 1269 French Levant

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    Salonico 1862 (May 27): Entire letter at double rate from Salonico to Constantinople, franked with 1853 Napoléon imperforated 20 c. blue in a strip of five, a fresh and fine multiple with fair to enormous margins and vivid colour, tied by Petits Chiffres '4102' numeral in black, cogwheel "SALONIQUE TURQ. D'EUROPE 27 MAI 62" cds (combination in Pothion not listed) and framed "P.P." in black alongside, reverse with Constantinople Turquie arrival (May 31) cds's. An impressive franking.rnNote: From 1862 to 1865, the single rate was 50 centimes for ten gr. each.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF