Auction 220 (part 1): EUROPE & OVERSEAS

Alexandrette 1863/67: Laureated 40 c. orange and three 80 c. carmine-rose used on 1869 cover from Marseille to Aleppo, Syria all tied by '2240' gros chiffres of despatch with Marseille cds alongside (Dec 8). French P.O. in Smyrne transit and taxed on arrival for internal delivery with Turkey Dulos Postage Due 1869 1 pi. brown and vertical pair of 5 pi. yellow-brown tied by all arabic framed ALEPPO handstamps in blue (Coles & Walker fig. 5). A rare and attractive cover that opens well for Exhibit display. Signed Calves, Pothion.
Catalogue 220: Europe & Overseas