Lot no. 1186

Alexandretta : 1873, envelope from Aleppo to Marseille, franked on reverse with Turkey 1869 Dulos 10 pa. brown lilac and 2 ghrush orange (corner fault), tied by all Arabic framed 'Haleb'  handstamp in black (Coles & Walker fig. 4), mailed through the French P.O. in Alexandrette with 1872 Cérès 80 c. rose, tied by GC '5079'  with adjacent "ALEXANDRETTE SYRIE 3 JANV 73" , framed "PD" in black and red "PAQUEBOTS DE LA MEDITERRANEE" ; reverse with Smirna French P.O. transit cds. A fine and scarce combination usage. Signed Calves.