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Lot# 2972 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 2972 French Levant

    French Post Offices in Dobrudja 1871/75: France Cérès 10 c. brown on rose and 15 c. bistre in a vertical pair, used on 23 August 1875 entire letter from Constantinople via Tulcea / Tulscha to Braila, neatly tied by dotted "5102" gros chiffres in blue. Reverse with "Galati" transit cds (Aug 25) and Braila arrival, charged '50' bani to pay in blue crayon. A superb and rare entire. Signed Calves.rnrnProvenance: Bernard Behr, Paris, 18 May 1990.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold