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Lot# 1277 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 1277 French Levant

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    Catalogue# : 14+17
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    Smyrne 1862 (May 13): Entire letter from Smyrna to Marseille, franked with Napoléon imperforated 20 c. blue type II and 80 c. rose, two fresh and fine adhesives with fair to large margins, tied by Petits Chiffres '3709' numeral, type 15 "SMYRNE TURQUIE 13 MAI 62" cds, framed "P.P." and framed "PAQUEBOTS DE LA MEDITERRANEE" in red alongside, reverse with Marseille arrival cds (May 21). An attractive cover at double rate; signed Brun, cert. Roumet (2005).rnNote: Shipmail journey from Smyrne with the vessel 'SIMOIS'.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF