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Lot# 1305 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 1305 French Levant

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    Alexandretta 1869 (May 24): Envelope from Aleppo to Marseille, franked on reverse with Turkey 1869 Dulos issue 20 pa. green and 1 pi. yellow, perf. 13¼ (Mi 20+21), tied by all Arabic framed 'Haleb' Aleppo handstamp in blue (Coles & Walker fig. 4), mailed through the French P.O. in Alexandrette with 1863 Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue in a horizontal pair, tied by Gros Chiffres '5079' numeral in black with cogwheel "ALEXANDRETTE SYRIE 24 MAI 69" cds in black, framed PD in black and framed "PAQUEBOTS DE LA MEDITERRANEE" in red alongside, reverse with Smirna French P.O. transit and Marseille arrival (July 6) cds's. A fine and scarce combination usage opened up for display. Cert. Roumet (1998).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold