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Lot# 287 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 287 Brit. Post Turkey

    1906 (July 3): Registered cover from Beyrout to Nicosia bearing horizontal pair of KEVIII 2 d. grey-green & carmine, ovpt. type 5 'LEVANT / 1 Piastre' in black, tied by oval 'Registered Beyrout' datestamp, registration handstamp and Nicosia arrival cds (July 12) alongside. The addressee was not found, 'NOT CALLED FOR' handstamp applied on front, returned to Syria, reverse with Nicosia despatch and Beyrout arrival (July 19) datestamps on reverse.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF