Auction Series 257-264 in Zurich Day 3

French offices in Romania 1865 (June 3): Lettersheet from Braila to Athenes, franked by Napoléon perforated 10 c. bistre and 40 c. orange, two fine and fresh adhesives, tied by central strike of attractive dotted '5087' Gros Chiffres numeral lozenge in blue, "IBRAILA 3 JUIN 66 VALACHIE" cogwheel cds and framed PD, both in blue alongside. Reverse with French CONSTANTINOPLE TURQUIE and Greek Piraeus transit and Athenes arrival cds (May 29, Julian calendar). Two sideflaps missing and acid ink holes, nevertheless a very rare usage from this office, full of character. Signed Roumet Maury = € 2'000 / Pothion 28 points = € 2'100.
Catalogue 257: EUROPE & OVERSEAS