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  • Lot# : 5700 Brit. Post Turkey

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    1876 (July 13): Combination cover from Beirut to Lyon, France franked by Great Britain 1876 2½ d. rosy mauve pl. 3 tied by bold "G06" obliterator with 'British Post Office / Beyrout' cds in black alongside (July 13, code A) paying rate to Alexandria and France Ceres 1871/75 5 c. green and 25 c. blue, rounded corner perf., all tied by "ALEXANDRIE / EGYPTE" datestamps in black (July 17). Circular 'Paq. Ang. v. Brind / A Modane' cds also on obverse (July 23) in red. Reverse with British P.O. Alexandria transit (July 17) and Lyon arrival (July 24). A delightfully attractive and rare entire. Ex Jeidel.rnProvenance: Collection André Bollen, Köhler, Wiesbaden, 8 Feb 1983, lot 283; Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 123, Zurich, 23-25 Oct 2000, lot 4374.rn 
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF