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Lot# 670 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 670 French Levant

    French offices in Anatolian Black Sea ports, Samsun 1860 (June 11): Cover written in Amasya in Anatolia and despatched in Samsun to Constantinople, bearing Napoléon imperforated 10 c. bistre and 40 c. orange, two fresh adhesives with vivid colours, the 40 c. shaved at left top, each stamp tied by light dotted '4013' Petits Chiffres numeral lozenge in black. "SAMSOUN 11 JUIN 60 TURQ. D'ASIE" cogwheel cds and framed PD in blue alongside, reverse with Constantinople arrival cds (June 14). Minor file folds away from the stamps, fragile thin paper, nevertheless a very attractive item. Signed Baudot, Calves & Goebel Maury = € 1'315.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF