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Lot# 1271 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 1271 French Levant

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    Salonico 1865 (Sept 25): Entire letter from Salonico to Milano, franked with 1862 Napoléon perforated 20 c. blue in a right marginal vertical strip of four including a tête-bêche pair, a fresh and fine multiple with vivid colour, tied by Gros Chiffres '5095' numerals in black, cogwheel "SALONIQUE TURQUIE 25 SEPT 65" cds (Pothion = 12 points) and framed PD in black alongside, reverse with Les Dardanelles Turquie (Sept 29) and Napoli transit (Oct 12) cds's as well as Milano arrival cds's. The cover slitted not affecting the multiple, an extremely rare tête-bêche franking in the Levant. Signed Miro, Enzo Diena and Calves; cert. Roumet (2000) Yvert = € 3'500 for a tête-bêche pair on cover.rnNote: From 1861 to 1865, the single rate from the Levant to Sardinia was 80 centimes for 7.5 gr. each.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF