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Lot# 677 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 677 French Levant

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    French Shipmail in the Levant 1864 (Dec 28): Entire letter from Constantinople to Grenoble, franked by Napoléon perforated 10 c. bistre and 40 c. orange, two fine and fresh adhesives, tied by dotted Anchor lozenge, "PHASE 28 DEC. 64" Shipmail cds (Salles fig. 813), framed PD and framed PAQUEBOTS DE LA MEDITERRANÉE in red alongside. Reverse with Marseille transit and arrival cds (Jan 6, 1865).rnNote: The PHASE vessel was in the dock in Constantinople between October and December 1864. The present cover was the first return journey to Marseille after this period.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold