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7034 cover imageFrench Postal Services in Lebanon 1857 (June 22): Unpaid envelope with full content from US missionary in Constantinople with French services to the US consulate in Beirut, struck in transit by "SMYRNE TURQUIE" cds, upon arrival on reverse by "Beirut, July 6, 1857" datestamp of the US consulate. The cover was taxed upon arrival with '10' décimes. Very rare US consular datestamp, only four covers known, all from 1857, signed Nakri. Provenance: Christoph Gärtner sale 26 (Oct 2013), lot 2652B(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 500.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
7035 cover imageFrench Post Office in Beirut 1858 (Jan 22): Triple rate Entire letter to Lyon, bearing a four-colour franking of Napoléon imperforated 10 c. bistre, 20 c. blue, 40 c. orange and 80 c. carmine, four fresh and fine example with good margins and vivid colours, tied upon despatch by indistinct Petits chiffres '3706' numeral, the 20 c. & 80 c. in addition in transit by clear Petits Chiffres '1869' numeral of Marseille, "BEYROUTH SYRIE" despatch cds, clear framed "PAQUEBOTS DE LA MÉDITERAANÉE" in red and framed PD in black alongside, reverse with MARSEILLE transit and LYON arrival (Feb 4) cds's in black. Receiver's name skillfully restored, a most attractive cover and a great rarity, certs. Scheller (2008), Brun (2010)(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5)

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Currently...CHF 2,500.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
7036 cover imageFrench Post Office in Beirut 1858 (Oct 4): Letter sheet posted at the vessel in Beirut and directed to Lyon, dated inside, bearing Napoléon imperforated 20 c. blue, a fresh and fine example with fair to good margins, tied in transit by bold Petits Chiffres '1869' numeral of Marseille, clear framed "PAQUEBOTS DE LA MÉDITERAANÉE" in red alongside, reverse with MARSEILLE transit and LYON arrival (Oct 16) cds in black. Interesting cover paid at the French inland rate, taxed at double the single letter rate of 50 c. minus the 20 c. already paid, charged therefore with '8' décimes(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 150.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
7037 cover imageFrench Post Office in Beirut 1866 (March 6): Double rate Envelope to Tolland, Connecticut, bearing Napoléon perforated 20 c. blue, two single examples, a pair and a strip of three as well as a pair of 40 c. orange, nearly all glued over the envelope's edge, tied by indistinct Gros chiffres '5082' numeral, "BEYROUTH SYRIE" despatch cds and framed "AFFRANCHISSEMENT / INSUFFISANT" in black alongside, reverse with "NEW YORK / Am PKT APR 2" transit cds in black. The rate to the USA was lowered on January 1, 1866 to 120 centimes, the present cover therefore underpaid by 20 centimes, According to the postal convention, the entire franking was voided and the letter treated as unpaid upon arrival in New York. The manuscript '74/60' denotes postage due as 60 c. in silver coin or 74 c. in paper currency. The manuscript '42' shows a debit of 42 cents by France to the USA. The additional USA adhesive 1861 3 c. dull red, affixed in Beirut, served no purpose, nevertheless an attractive and scarce oddity. Note: This cover is part of the correspondence to Azariah Lathrop Benton, born 1816 in Tolland and died there in 1896, presumably sent by his brother William A. Benton. Azariah Lathrop Benton grew up with the intention of becoming a Congregational missionary. His parents were in such circumstances, however, that his more immediate duty seemed to be at home. William A. Benton, his brother, took up the work, and was a missionary in Syria for twenty-two years. The envelopes from this correspondence were always made in a thin fragile paper, sent either paid or unpaid with French postal services and were always bearing a useless US adhesive(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 250.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
7039 cover imageFrench Post Office in Beirut 1872 (Sept 24): Shipmail envelope from Beirut to Lyon, bearing Napoléon laureated 30 c. brown (2), Napoléon perforated 5 c. green on blue, and 1872 Cérès 15 c. bistre, a fresh and fine three-issue franking, tied by clear Anchor lozenge in black, octagonal "BEYROUTH / PAQ, FR. X No 5" datestamp in black, framed "PAQUEBOTS DE LA MÉDITERRANÉE" in red and framed PD in black alongside, reverse with LYON arrival (Oct 11) cds in black. A most attractive French shipmail cover, the rare combination franking paying correctly the 80 centimes rate of July 1871 from the Levant to France, signed Brun, certs. Holcombe (1991), Brun (2000). Provenance: Corinphila sale 83 (Sept 1991), lot 4948; Collection Cihangir, Corinphila sale 121 (May 2000), lot 2966(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 500.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
7041 cover imageFrench Post Office in Aleppo 1846 (April 28): Entire letter from Aleppo via Beirut to Grandcamp nearby Bernay, Dept Eure, forwarded to Paris, manuscript "Alep, 28 avril 1846" on obverse (Pothion = 36 points), "BEYROUTH SYRIE 6 MAI 46" cds alongside. The cover slitted and purified, "PURIFIE LAZARETH / MARSEILLE" handstamp on reverse as well as BROGLIE and "BERNAY-DE-L'EURE" transit and PARIS arrival (May 25) cds's. A unique cover from Aleppo with a most interesting text, a major item for an advanced Syria collection. Note: This is the only cover known transported by the French post office in Aleppo before 1855, when the "POSTE FRANÇAISE / D’ALEP“ handstamp was introduced. Reference: Displayed in Pothion - Marques Postales et Oblitérations Bureaux Français à l'Etranger 1561-1948 on page 9. Provenance: Roumet sale 455 (Feb 1999), lot 2587(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 1,000.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
7042 cover imageFrench Post Office in Aleppo 1859 (June 15): Ingoing Entire letter with the Ropit from Smyrna to Alexandretta, then to the French P.O. in Aleppo, struck on despatch by indistinct framed “COMPAGNIE RUSSE SMYRNE” handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig 146), upon arrival with two line "POSTE FRANÇAISE / D’ALEP“ handstamp in blue. An interesting and exceptional combination cover with these two handstamps from the Russian and French services in the Levant. Provenance: Collection Cengiz Arsman, DF sale (May 2005), lot 20225(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 1,000.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
7043 cover imageFrench Post Office in Aleppo 1862 (Oct 25): Ingoing Entire letter from Görlitz, Prussia via Triest, Beirut & Alexandretta to the French P.O. in Aleppo, endorsed first "Voie de Marseilles" but crossed out, struck on despatch by framed GOERLITZ datestamp in black (Oct 25), reverse with transit TRIESTE, obverse with transit cds's "BEYRUT 15 NOV" of the Austrian and "BEYROUTH SYRIE 29 NOV 62" of the French P.O., reverse with "ALEXANDRETTE SYRIE 1 DEC 62" cogwheel transit cds, all in block, upon arrival two line "POSTE FRANÇAISE / D’ALEP“ handstamp in blue. Ink bite and heavy cover's wear and tear due to the pelure paper, nevertheless an interesting combination of Prussian, Austrian, Lloyd, and French services. Note: The original weight of the entire was noted to to be 1 1/10 loth, ie. in the second weight rate, the reverse shows '40' soldi general pre-1866 Levant rate. The cover was obviously paid until the Austrian P.O. in Beirut. The receiver had to pay '20' déccimes(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 200.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
7044 cover imageFrench Post Office in Aleppo 1865 (Nov): Quadruple rate Letter sheet from Aleppo via Alexandretta to Marseille, opened up for display, bearing on reverse in total 20 examples of Napoléon perforated 10 c. bistre in multiples and singles, the adhesives tied by Gros chiffres '5079' numeral of Alexandretta, a matching "ALEXANDRETTE SYRIE 13 NOV 65" cogwheel cds struck on obverse. The adhesives tied in addition by framed PD and "SMYRNE TURQUIE" transit cds (Nov 17), both in black. Front struck upon despatch with two line "POSTE FRANÇAISE / D’ALEP“ handstamp in blue and framed "PAQUEBOTS DE LA MÉDITERRANÉE" handstamp in red. As to be expected from a franking of that size, minor imperfections occured, nevertheless a most exceptional way to pay the 200 c. rate for a quadruple cover. Signed Calves. Note: The fourth rate was also noted in blue crayon on the front. Because of this it is not understandable to the describer why the cover was taxed with '40' décimes in handwriting, being the port du rate for an unpaid or underpaid fourth weight rate cover in the 1857 tariff. Did the postal officer not realize that the franking and the PD handstamp is on reverse? There is in addition a handwritten note "affranchi pli" on the front whose meaning stays unclear. Provenance: Collection Cihangir, Corinphila sale 121 (May 2000), lot 2882(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 900.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
7045 cover imageFrench Post Office in Alexandretta 1852 (July 22): Entire letter from Alexandrette to Paris, dated inside, struck by crisp cursive handstamp “Alexandrette” in black (Pothion = 28 points), “SMYRNE TURQUIE” transit cds (7 Aout 52) alongside, reverse PARIS arrival cds (Aug 18) in red. During its journey the cover was slitted and treated with vinegar. Taxed upon arrival with ‘10’ décimes. Note: An extremely early entire, the bureau de distribution of Alexandretta was opened in August 1852 following Pothion(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 300.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
7046 cover imageFrench Post Office in Alexandretta 1868 (May 15): Quadruple rate Shipmail Entire letter to Marseille, bearing a combination franking of Napoléon perforated 40 c. orange and Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue, three singles and pair 30 c. brown, in overall fine condition, two adhesives with corner faults, tied by decent Anchor lozenges, octogonal “ALEXANDRETTE / P. FR. X No” datestamp, framed "PAQUEBOTS DE LA MÉDITERRANÉE" in red and framed “P.D.” handstamp alongside. Reverse with MARSEILLE arrival (March 25) cds in black. A tottery but exceptional cover paying correctly four times the 40 centimes rate from the Levant to France(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 1,000.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
7047 cover imageFrench Post Office in Alexandretta, Outgoing to Aleppo 1869 (June 28): Letter sheet from Marseille via Alexandretta to Aleppo, bearing five single examples of Napoléon laureated 80 c. rose, tied by Gros chiffres '2240' numeral of Marseille, matching MARSEILLE cds alongside. Reverse bears Turkey Dulos due 5 pi. brown, pair & two singles and definitive 10 pa. red lilac, tied upon arrival in Aleppo by triple-framed ALEP despatch handstamp. The reverse shows also "SMYRNER TURQUIE" and "ALEXANDRETTE SYRIE" transit cds's. One Napoléon adhesive with corner fault, nevertheless an extraordinary franking for a cover of the 10th weight rate, a combination cover for a most advanced collection of the Aleppo postal connections. Provenance: Collection Max Plantinga, Christoph Gärtner sale 19 (Aug 2011), lot 10344(Image 1)

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Currently...CHF 1,000.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
7048 cover imageFrench Post Office in Alexandretta 1871 (July 23): Shipmail Letter sheet to Marseille, bearing a pair Bordeaux 40 c. orange, a fresh and fine multiple with good to large margins in a deep vibrant shade, tied by decent Anchor lozenges in black, the left stamo in addition by framed "PAQUEBOTS DE LA MÉDITERRANÉE" handstamp in red, octogonal “ALEXANDRETTE / P. FR. X No 4” datestamp and framed PD handstamp alongside. Reverse with MARSEILLE arrival (Aug 3) cds in black. An exceptional cover, the franking paying correctly 80 centimes rate from the Levant to France, valid after July 1871(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 1,000.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
7049 cover imageFrench Post Office in Alexandretta, Ingoing from Aleppo 1871 (Aug 23): Letter sheet from Aleppo via Alexandretta to Marseille, bearing Bordeaux 80 c. rose, a fresh and fine example, tied by Gros chiffres '5079' numeral of Alexandretta, a matching "ALEXANDRETTE SYRIE" cogwheel cds, framed PD in black, and framed "PAQUEBOTS DE LA MÉDITERRANÉE" handstamp in red alongside. Reverse bears Turkey Dulos 1 pi. yellow (def.) and 20 pa. green, tied by crisp triple-framed Arabic HALEP despatch handstamp with bilingual ALEP despatch (Aug 22), "BEYROUTH SYRIE" transit, and MARSEILLE arrival (Sept 4) cds's. A rare use of the Bordeaux issue on this combination cover(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 750.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
7050 cover imageFrench Post Office in Alexandretta 1871 (Oct 4): Lettersheet to Marseille bearing Napoléon laureated, two horizontal pairs of 30 c. brown in combination franking with Siège 10 c. bistre in a horizontal strip of four, the adhesives cancelled / tied by '5079‘ numeral of Alexandretta, matching cogwheel „ALEXANDRETTE SYRIE“ cds as well as framed PD in black and „PAQUEBOTS DE LA MÉDITERRANÉE“ in red alongside. Reverse with BEYROUTH transit and MARSEILLE arrival (Oct 17) cds‘s. Exceptional combination franking to pay the double Levant rate(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 750.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
7051 cover imageFrench Post Office in Alexandretta, Outgoing to Antioch 1881 (April 19): Envelope from Townsend Harbour, Massachussetts, USA via London, Paris, Beirut & Alexandretta to Antioch / Antakya, Hatay, endorsed "Via Alexandretta", opened up for display, bearing USA Jackson 2 c. vermillion & Washington 3 c. green (Scott Specialized 183+184), cancelled by targets, the 2 c. adhesive in addition by "TOWNSEND HARBOR MASS." cds. Reverse bears Turkey Dulos 1 pi. yellow & 20 pa. green, tied upon arrival in Antioch by rare intaglio all-Arabic seal handstamp (Coles & Walker no. 22). BOSTON, LONDON, "PARIS ETRANGER", ambulant "PARIS A MODANE", "BEYROUTH SYRIE" and "ALEXANDRETTE SYRIE" (May 17) transit cds's on front and reverse. It may be that the cover was forwarded to a new address and bears therefore the Turkish franking as other parts of this correspondence come without it. A fresh and fine country combination cover to a rarely seen destination. Cert. Sismondo (2006) Provenance: Collection Henry C. Gibson, Eugene Klein, Philadelphia, 1944; Corinphila sale 99 (June 1997), lot 9935; Feldman sale (June 2006), lot 60074(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 7,500.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
7052 cover imageFrench Post Office in Lattakia 1871 (May 21): Entire letter via Smyrna to Marseille, bearing an extremely fresh and fine example of Bordeaux 40 c. orange, tied in transit by Gros chiffres '5098' numeral of Smyrna, “LATAQUIE SYRIE” cogwheel despatch cds in black, framed PD in black as well as framed "PAQUEBOTS DE LA MEDITERRANÉE" in red alongside. Reverse with "SMYRNE TURQUIE” transit and MARSEILLE arrival (June 9) cds's, all in black. Paper fault in the bilingual address tablet, skillfully repaired, nevertheless a most attractive entire and rare usage of the Bordeaux issue in the Levant(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 1,000.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
7053 cover imageFrench Post Office in Tripoli of Syria 1852 (Sept 5): Unpaid Entire letter from Tripoli to London, dated inside, struck by clear cursive handstamp of “Tripoli / de Syrie” in black (Pothion = 32 points). Reverse with “BEYROUT SYRIE” (Sept 17) transit cds in black and LONDON arrival cds in red. A rare cursive handstamp with Great Britain being a very rare destination. Note: The post office in Tripoli was opened in September 1852 following Pothion(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 750.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
7054 cover imageFrench Post Office in Tripoli of Syria 1863 (Jan 9): Entire letter to Constantinople, first despatched at the Russian post office and struck by framed “COMPAGNIE RUSSE TRIPOLI” handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian unrecorded) and small intaglio “P.P.”. Thereafter the cover was transferred to the French P.O. in Tripoli, a mixed franking of Napoléon imperforated 10 c. bistre and Napoléon perforated 40 c. orange with separation by scissor cuts was added over the Russian handstamp and tied by part strike of Gros Chiffres ‘5101’ numeral. A matching “TRIPOLI SYRIE” cogwheel cds (Jan 9) and framed “P.D.” handstamp were struck alongside, both in black. Reverse with “CONSTANTINOPLE TURQUIE” arrival cds (Jan 24) in black. Horizontal file fold through both adhesives and some paper imperfections in the address label, nevertheless a most interesting and rare mixed country combination cover. Provenance: Collection Cengiz Arsman, DF sale (May 2005), lot 20239(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 1,500.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
7055 cover imageFrench Fieldpost during the Syrian Expedition, 1860 (Nov 2): Envelope to Château du Plessis Mareil nearby Paimboeuf, Loire-Infèrieure, bearing Napoléon imperforated 20 c. blue (Yv 14A), tied by two strikes of "CESA" in dots, corresponding "CORPS EXP. DE SYRIE Bau A" cds alongside, reverse with two French ambulants, PARIS transit and PAIMBOEUF arrival (Nov 15) cds's, all in black. A fine and fresh cover showing the military concession rate, signed Calves. Note: The 1860 civil conflict in Mount Lebanon and Damascus, also known as the 1860 Syrian Civil War or the 1860 Christian–Druze war, was a civil conflict in Mount Lebanon during Ottoman rule in 1860–1861 fought mainly between the local Druze and Christians. Following decisive Druze victories and massacres against the Christians, the conflict spilled over into other parts of Ottoman Syria, particularly Damascus, where thousands of Christian residents were killed by Muslim and Druze militiamen. The fighting precipitated a French-led international military intervention (ex Wikipedia). Provenance: Corinphila sale 99 (June 1997), lot 9965(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 750.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

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