Lot# 5699 - Auction 250-256
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Lot# : 5699 Brit. Post Turkey
1873 (June 6): Great Britain 1858/69 2 d. blue pl. 14 in a vertical pair and 1867 10 d. red-brown, two examples, used on 1873 double rate cover from Beirut to New York tied by four strikes of the "G06" obliterator with 'British Post Office / Beyrout' cds alongside in black (June 6). 'London / Paid' transit cds (June 18) in red and 'New York / Paid All' arrival with '4' (cents) credit mark in manuscript. Reverse with 'Alexandria' transit cds (June 9). Some aging but a splendid and scarce cover.Starting bid : 500 CHFHammer price : 900 CHF