French Post Offices Abroad 1870 cover to Marseille, originating from Aleppo, franked on back with two Ottoman adhesives (20pa green and 1pi yellow), sent via the French Post Office in Alexandretta, where 40c orange (Laureated) was added, tied by “5079” large numerals, with corresponding “Alexandretta Syrie” cds alongside, also framed “Paquebots de la Mediterrane” in red, boxed “PD”, on back “Smyrne Turquie” (27 Jan) transit and Marseille (3 Feb) arrival pmks, fine Lot condition Dealer Cherrystone Auction Auction Estimate price: 900.00 US$
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