Lot no. 1183

Aleppo: 1864, prepaid letter sheet from Aleppo via Beirut to Marseille, franked with Napoléon perforated 10 c. bistre and 40 c. orange, tied by GC '5079' with adjacent "POSTE FRANCAISE / D'ALEP" handstamp in blue and "ALEXANDRETTE SYRIE 10 OCT 64" cds, framed PD in black and framed red "PAQUEBOTS DE LA MEDITERRANEE", reverse with "BEYROUT SYRIE 12 OCT 64" transit and Marseille arrival (Oct. 25) cds's. A scarce cover.