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Lot# 2299 - 177-180 Auction

  • Lot# : 2299 Turkey

    French P.O. 1855 (Feb 8): Entire letter to Helsingör, Denmark mailed unpaid at French P.O. in Constantinople with black cds of despatch, with manuscript on reverse '10½' in red crayon (2½ sgr French share, 1 sgr. Belgian and 3 sgr. for GAPU) alongside Thurn & Taxis and Danish P.O. in Hamburg datestamps (Feb 22). Charged 14 schillinge in red crayon and, with 9 sk. for Danish share, a total 56 skilling was due on arrival also in red crayon on front.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF