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Lot# 7145 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 7145 French Levant

    1884: Cover from Constantinople to Nantes franked by France Type Sage 25 c. buff on yellow. Mailed in the wrong Post Office box on despatch with Austrian P.O. CONSTANTINOPEL cds at left (Jan 5) with "T" marking below and 25 c. adhesive with '0' alongside in blue crayon. The adhesive cancelled at Avricourt on entry to prevent re-use. Taxed as an unpaid letter upon receipt with Duval 1881 Postage Due 5 c. black and 20 c. black tied by Nantes cds's (Jan 11). An unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold