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Lot# 5217 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 5217 French Levant

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    1868: Second page of an entire letter from the French post office in Alexandria to Nimes, bearing Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue type II in mixed franking with Bordeaux 20 c. blue type II report 1, two fine and fresh examples, tied by light Gros Chiffres '5080' numeral lozenge, despatch "ALEXANDRIE EGYPTE 28 FEVR. 71" cds and framed PD alongside. An exceptional combination of same colour and face value to pay the correct 40 centimes rate from Egypt to France, effective until June 1871.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF