By: Corinphila Auction AG
lot # 1310 - french colonies french levant
Beirut 1871 (June 2): Letter sheet from Beirut to Lyon, franked with 1870 Bordeaux 40 c. orange tied by Gros chiffres '5082' numeral, "BEYROUTH SYRIE 2 JUIN 71" cds in black, framed PD in black and framed "PAQUEBOTS DE LA MEDITERRANEE" in red alongside, reverse with Marseille transit and Lyon arrival cds (June 13). A rare usage of a Bordeaux definitive in the Levant and an attractive cover. Cert. Behr (2000).rnNote: Last month of the 40 c. single rate to France.rn
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