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Lot# 1280 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 1280 French Levant

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    Smyrne 1873 (Jan 17): Letter sheet from Smyrna to Lyon, franked with 1872 Cérès 80 c. rose, four fresh adhesives, tied by Gros Chiffres '5098' numeral, type 15 "SMYRNE TURQUIE 17 JANV 73" cds and framed PD in red alongside, reverse with Marseille-Lyon Special TPO transit cds (Jan 25). Some perforation irregularities, a rare and attractive cover at quadruple rate.rnNote: After the Franco-Prussian war, the Levant rates were increased from 40 c. to 80 c. per 10 gr. starting in July 1871 until France joined the UPU in 1876.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF