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1874 (May 9): Great Britain 1867 10 d. red-brown in a deep shade, used on 1874 cover from Damascus to Bristol endorsed 'Inghiltera via Brindisi', tied by bold strike of "G06" obliterator with superb "BRITISH POST OFFICE / BEYROUT" cds adjacent (May 14, code C) in black. Thin paper envelope with minor abrasions, Bristol arrival cds on reverse (May 25) and manuscript "May 9th, Damascus". Rare and most attractive cover.