Lot no. 145 °

For lots marked with a circle (°) next to the lot number an additional 7% VAT on the hammer price will be charged. This charge does not apply to dealers outside Germany and within the European Union with a turnover tax identification number.

1875, "5079" GC on Ceres 40 c. orange on folded envelope with cds. "ALEXANDRETTE SYRIE 12/JAN/75" and boxed "PD" alongside, in Aleppo Turkey 1 pia. yellow added for foreign fee and tied by boxed "HALEP 81" addressed to Beyrouth with arrival mark, shortened and opened out for display, very attractive