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Lot# 1297 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 1297 French Levant

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    Jerusalem 1874 (Oct 2): Entire letter from Jerusalem via Jaffa to Cairo, Egypt, franked with 1870 Siège 40 c. orange, a fine single, tied by crisp Gross Chiffres '5089' numerator with Jerusalem cross in blue (Pothion = 35 points), cogwheel "JAFFA SYRIE 2 OCT 74" cds and framed PD in red alongside, reverse with "ALEXANDRIE EGYPTE 4 OCT 74" transit cds. A scarce and attractive usage of the Jerusalem cross. Cert. Roumet (1999).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF