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Lot# 679 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 679 French Levant

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    French Shipmail in the Levant 1865 (June 19): Cover from Alexandria to Lyon, franked by Napoléon perforated 10 c. bistre and 40 c. orange, two fine and fresh adhesives, tied by light dotted Anchor lozenge, "NIL 19 JUIN 65" Shipmail cds (Salles fig. 805), framed PD and framed PAQUEBOTS DE LA MEDITERRANÉE in red alongside. Reverse with Marseille transit and Lyon arrival cds (June 26).rnNote: The Messageries Imperiales used two vessels named NIL, this item was transported on the second one which made its journeys in the years 1864-66.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold