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Lot# 1276 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 1276 French Levant

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    Smyrne 1862 (Feb 11): Unpaid Entire letter from Smyrna to Athenes, despatched at the French PO in Smyrna and struck with  "SMYRNE TURQUIE 11 FEVR 62" cds, reverse with Piraeus transit (Feb 2, Julian calendar) and Athenes arrival cds of the same day. Upon arrival '65' lepta due were noted in red crayon on front, in addition 1861 Paris Printing 40 lep. mauve and 1861/62 First Athens Printing 5 lep. blue-green and 20 lep. deep blue were added, three fresh adhesives with fair to large margins, tied by '1' numeral of Athens. 20 lepta shaved at right top, but a very fine and scarce cover. Cert. Holcombe (1992).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF