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Lot# 1300 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 1300 French Levant

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    Aleppo 1858 (April 13): Prepaid Letter sheet from London via Beirut to Aleppo, endorsed "Per fr. pkt. via Marseilles", franked with Victoria definitive 6 d. pale lilac (Gi 70), tied by oval barred '21' numerator with oval PD in red, French Calais entry cds (April 14, 1858) and very rare two line "POSTE FRANCAISE / D'ALEP" handstamp (Combination with Beyrout cds not listed in Pothion) in blue alongside, reverse with London despatch cds (April 13, 1858), Paris and "BEYROUT SYRIE 30 AVRIL 58" transit cds's. An interesting incoming cover.rnNote: Starting in January 1857, the rate from the United Kingdom to the Eastern Mediterranean with French packet was six pence.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold