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Lot# 2966 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 2966 French Levant

    French Post Offices in Dobrudja 1862: France 40 c. orange, a used example on 1867 cover from Sulina to Varna, Bulgaria tied by dotted "5099" gros chiffres with pearled "SULINA / TURQ. D'EUROPE" circular datestamp of despatch (July 21) at right. Reverse with "VARNA / TURQ. D'EUROPE" arrival cds (July 23). Extremely fine and very rare. Signed Calves Maury = € 12'500+.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,500 CHF