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Lot# 6197 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6197 France

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    French Shipmail in the Levant, incoming 1872 (June 29): Entire letter from Marseille to Constantinople, bearing Cérès 1872 pair 15 c. bistre and two single examples of 25 c. blue type I, fine and fresh adhesives, cancelled by light Anchor lozenge in blue with "LIGNE U / PAQ. FR. No 1" cds and framed PD, both in blue alongside. Reverse with "CONSTANTINOPLE TURQUIE" arrival (July 6) cds. Lightest file folds well away from the franking, a most attractive cover with the franking paying correctly the 80 centimes rate of July 1871 to the Levant.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF