By: Corinphila Auction AG
lot # 3151 - europe France
1869: Covers (2) from Marseille to Constantinople, with earlier entire at single rate bearing laureated 1863/70 20 c. blue pair tied by dotted Anchor lozenge with LIGNE U / PAQ. FR. No. 1 datestamp (Salles fig. 881) alongside (Feb 20) carried on the Paquebot 'Niemen', matched with an 1869 double rate entire letter franked by laureated 20 c. blue (4) similarly tied with faint LIGNE U datestamp below, carried on the Paquebot 'Illissas' to Constantinople. Minor faults but an attractive pair.
Catalogue 220: Europe & Overseas
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