1868 (ca.) Gorgeous stampless cover to USA from Jerusalem (“Gerusalemme 29/3” cds), New York transit plus Philadelphia bs, red and black “FRANCO” hs, rated “2” in blue, superb strike of oval Mediterranean Hotel / M.H. / Jerusalem commercial hs, red ms “70” rate on reverse, a showpiece, very fine (Image)

1886-1916 (ca.), Very useful group of some 35 items (nearly all covers or pcs) incl. couple inbound, several special dates (Kaiser’s visit, Bethlehem 1899 & 1900, last day of 19th century, etc.), destinations incl. Tranquebar, Chile, Natal and Sweden, couple show French mailboat ds, towns of origin incl. Caifa, Jaffa & Jerusalem, some variation in frankings (incl. both Levant and Off. in Turkey) and stationery types, examine (Est. € 400/600) (Image)