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Lot# 4729 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 4729 Malta

    1842/43: Entire letters (3), all to Malta, with 1843 slitted entire from Tunis with "Purifié au Lazaret / Malte" and fine "2 Oct. 1d." due marking on reverse; 1843 entire from Alexandria French P.O. also slitted for disinfection with "Purifié au Lazaret / Malte" and fine "6 Feb 2d." due marking on reverse, 1842 entire prepaid from French P.O. in Alexandria struck with rare framed due mark on arrival "15 Oct 4d." in black. A scarce trio in much above average quality.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF