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Lot# 1281 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 1281 French Levant

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    Smyrne 1873 (Jan 17): Entire letter from Smyrna to Marseille, franked with 1870 Siège 40 c. orange in a horizontal pair, the positions 145 and 146 showing variety '4 retouché' in the right stamp, cancelled by Gros Chiffres '5098' numeral, type 15 "SMYRNE TURQUIE 17 JANV 73" cds, framed PD and framed "PAQUEBOTS DE LA MEDITERRANEE", both in red alongside, reverse with Marseille arrival cds (Jan 25). Some perforation irregularities, a rare franking on an attractive single rate cover. Signed Brun; cert. Roumet (2007).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF