cover 1906 (3 July) envelope registered from Beirut to New York, bearing 1906 (2 July) "1 Piastre" on 2d. (some foxing around perfs. in places) and 1905-12 Levant 2d. both cancelled with oval registered d.s., showing various Unclaimed and Dead Letter...
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Estimate: £300 - £350
ca. US$489 - US$571
Price realised: £242
ca. US$394
Lot number 361,
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cover 1906 (3 July) envelope registered from Beirut to New York, bearing 1906 (2 July) "1 Piastre" on 2d. (some foxing around perfs. in places) and 1905-12 Levant 2d. both cancelled with oval registered d.s., showing various Unclaimed and Dead Letter Office h.s. on face and reverse, and Unclaimed label on reverse; a scarce stamp on cover. B.P.A. Certificate (1976). S.G. 15. Photo
Informations about the auction |
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| Auction house: | Christie's |
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| Title: | Auction 14.10.1997 |
| Date of the auction: | 14 Oct 1997 |
| Address: |
Christie's Spink London |
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