Russian P.O. in Alexandretta 1869 (March 27): Lettersheet from
Aleppo via Alexandretta to Genova, bearing on reverse Turkey 1869
20 pa.
Russian P.O. in Alexandretta 1869 (March 27): Lettersheet from
Aleppo via Alexandretta to Genova, bearing on reverse Turkey 1869
20 pa. green (torn when opened) & 1 pi. yellow, tied by triple
framed Arabic HALEP handstamp in blue paying the journey to
Alexandretta. In addition in transit a "PORT ALEKSANDRETTA" cds was
struck alongside. On front, as strip of five and a single example
of Russian Levant 1868 1 kop. brown perf. 11½ (3 adhesives with
file folds) were tied by lightest rhomboid numeral '783' of Beirut
in blue, a similarly indistinct arrival cds in blue was struck on
reverse. Item refolded for presentation purposes, nevertheless a
scarce combination cover, certificate Holcombe (1995). Provenance:
DF sale (May 2004), lot 30266
