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Lot# 3458 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 3458 French Levant

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    1858 (April 13): Prepaid Letter sheet from London via Beirut to Aleppo, endorsed "Per fr. pkt. via Marseilles", franked with Victoria definitive 6 d. pale lilac (Gi 70), tied by oval barred '21' numerator with oval PD in red, French Calais entry cds (April 14, 1858) and rare two line "POSTE FRANCAISE / D'ALEP" handstamp (Combination with Beyrout cds not listed in Pothion) in blue alongside, reverse with London despatch cds, Paris and "BEYROUT SYRIE 30 AVRIL 58" transit cds's. An interesting cover.rnNote: From January 1857, the rate from the United Kingdom to the Eastern Mediterranean with French packet was 6d.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF