Lot# 1273 - Auction 250-256
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Lot# : 1273 French Levant
Salonico 1871 (May 30): Letter sheet from Salonico to Genova, franked with 1870 Bordeaux definitive 30 c. brown in a vertical pair, a fresh and fine adhesive with vivid colour and fait to enormous margins including parts of two neighbouring stamps, tied by Gros Chiffres '5095' numerals in black, cogwheel "SALONIQUE TURQUIE 30 MAI 71" cds (Pothion = 12 points) and framed PD in black alongside, reverse with Les Dardanelles Turquie (Jan 23) and Messina transit cds's. A rare franking; signed Brun; cert. Roumet (2000).Starting bid : 150 CHFHammer price : 550 CHF