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Lot# 1307 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 1307 French Levant

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    Alexandretta 1879 (Oct 21): Envelope at double rate from Tarsus to Aleppo, sent with a messenger to Alexandretta, franked on front with type Sage definitives 25 c. black on red in a vertical pair, tied by decorative type 22 "ALEXANDRETTA SYRIE 21 OCT 79" cds in blue, oval BM in blue alongside, brought with the Turkish post to Aleppo, where Dulos 1876 1 ghrush yellow, a strip of three and a bisected stamp as well as 10 pa. bright lilac (Mi 27+29) were added as postage due to the reverse and tied by all Arabic intaglio handstamp (Coles & Walker fig. 2). A very attractive and rare combination cover, opened up for display.rnNote: Late usage of the blue Alexandrette cds which is known up to 1880.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold