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Lot# 1157 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 1157 French Levant

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    French Levant POs in Bulgaria 1867 (March 27): Lettersheet from Varna to Marseille, bearing Napoléon perforated 40 c. orange, a fine and fresh example, tied by Gros Chiffres '5103' lozenge with cogwheel "VARNA TURQ. D'EUROPE 27 MARS 67" despatch cds and framed PD, both in bluish black as well as framed "PAQUEBOTS DE LA MÉDITERRANÉE" handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with CONSTANTINOPLE transit (March 28) and MARSEILLE arrival cds (April 14). Horizontal file fold well away from stamp and cancellations, a fresh and fine single rate letter, signed A. Diena and Sorani.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF