Lot# 1295 - Auction 250-256
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Lot# : 1295 French Levant
Jaffa 1862 (May 9): Entire letter from Jaffa to Paris, franked with Napoléon imperforated 10 c. bistre, five single adhesives, tied by Petits Chiffres '3768' numerator with corresponding cogwheel "JAFFA SYRIE 9 MAI 62" cds, framed PD in black and French Marseille entry cds in red alongside, reverse with "ALEXANDRIE EGYPTE 10 MAI 62" transit and Paris arrival (Mai 18) cds's. Two adhesives touched, but a rare franking to cover the 50 c. rate to France on an appealing cover. Signed Lamy; cert. Robineau (1996).Starting bid : 750 CHFHammer price : 1,000 CHF