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Lot# 6199 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6199 France

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    French Shipmail in the Levant, incoming 1875 (May 20): Cover from Marseille to Alexandria, bearing Cérès 1872 80 c. rose, a fine and fresh example, tied by clear Anchor lozenge with "MARSEILLE B. M." cds in black and framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with "ALEXANDRIE EGYPTE" arrival (May 26) cds. A most appealing cover to Egypt, it was given directly to the Boîte mobile of the steamer, signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF