1871 (15 Aug) FL from Alexandria to Marseille, franked with 80c Empire, tied by large numerals "5080", "Alexandrie Egypte" departure pmks, franked "Paquebots de la Mediterranee", arriving Marseille (21 Aug), fine (Image)

Est.US$150

1872 (21 Apr) cover originating from Beirut, franked with imperforate Bordeaux 30c brown (variety showing elongated "R" of "Repub."), used in combination with perforated 30c Empire Laureated, both canceled by Anchor in dots, with octagonal "Port Said Paq. Fr.X. No.3" datestamp at left, red "Paquebots de la Mediterranee" and boxed "PD", addressed to Switzerland, with Marseilles transits and Glaris (1.V.72) arrival pmks on back, fine and scarce cover, with 2007 Scheller and 2009 Guy du Vachat certificates ("Lettre tres rare") (Image)

Est.US$1,000