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Lot# 1306 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 1306 French Levant

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    Alexandretta 1873 (Jan 3): Envelope from Aleppo to Marseille, franked on reverse with Turkey 1869 Dulos issue 10 pa. brown lilac and 2 ghrush brown, perf. 13¼ (Mi 22+25), tied by all Arabic framed 'Haleb' Aleppo handstamp in black (Coles & Walker fig. 4), mailed through the French P.O. in Alexandrette with 1872 Cérès 80 c. rose, tied by Gros Chiffres '5079' numeral in black with cogwheel "ALEXANDRETTE SYRIE 3 JANV 73" cds in black, framed PD in black and framed "PAQUEBOTS DE LA MEDITERRANEE" in red alongside, reverse with Smirna French P.O. transit cds. A fine and scarce combination usage opened up for display. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold