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Lot# 257 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 257 Brit. Post Turkey

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    Lebanon 1876/79: Great Britain 2½ d. rosy-mauve, pl. 12, a horizontal pair used on 1878 printed envelope from the US Consulate in Beirut, Syria tied by bold "G06" obliterator with crisp strike of "British Post Office / Beyrout" adjacent (Dec 11). 'London / Paid' transit cds in red and reverse with 'New York / Paid All' transit (Jan 5, 1879). A most attractive and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF