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Lot# 2247 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 2247 French Levant

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    1859, Napoleon 80 c. rose, used on attractive mourning cover, from French PO in Cairo to Florence, Italy, via Livorno, dated 21 July 1862, tied by dotted lozenge "3704", with type IV "POSTA EUROPEA CAIRO" alongside, as well as an "Alexandria / Egypt" dated 22 July, to reverse Livorno and smudged arrival, stamp cut into across top, nevertheless an appealing and eye catching cover, scarce combination of postmarks.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold