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Lot# 680 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 680 French Levant

    French offices in Romania 1868 (Sept 27): Cover from Sulina to Constantinople, franked by Napoléon perforated 40 c. orange, a fine and fresh adhesive, tied by light dotted '5099' Gros Chiffres numeral lozenge in black, SULINA 27 SEPT. 68 TURQ. D'EUROPE cogwheel cds in black and framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with CONSTANTINOPLE 30 SEPT. 68 TURQUIE arrival cds. Some toning and wear, nevertheless a desirable cover from this extremely rare office. Signed Baudot Maury = € 12'650 / Pothion 36 points = € 7'500.rnProvenance: Collection Henri Thiaude, Baudot sale 224, Feb 2016.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,000 CHF