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Lot# 1278 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 1278 French Levant

    Smyrne, Paquebots 1869 (May 18): Letter sheet from Smyrna to Lyon, franked with 1868 Napoléon lauré 20 c. blue and 40 c. orange, two fresh and fine adhesives with vibrant colour, tied by decorative Ancre lozenges in blue, octagonal "SMYRNE PAQ. FR. X . 18 MAI 69" datestamp (Salles fig. 911) and framed PD, both in blue alongside, reverse with Messina transit cds and Genova rectangular datestamp (May 26). A wonderful cover of great visual appeal. Signed Calves.rnNote: Shipline X from Marseille to Syria via Smyrna and Alexandria was opened in 1866.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF