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  • Lot# : 478 Syria

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    1867 (Jan 4): Entire letter at double rate from Winterthur to Alexandrette, Syria struck with straight line 'Winterthur' despatch handstamp, thence via Geneva (Jan 5), Marseille and Smyrna (Jan 14) with dotted arrival datestamp on reverse 'Alexandrette / Syrie' and charged '18' décimes due. Smudge at lower right where 'PD' in black was applied in error and deleted by a fingerprint. A scarce entire to an unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF