Russian Local Post (Zemstvo); U.S. & Worldwide Stamps
February 8, 2012 and February 22-23, 2012

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #3041
ISRAEL - HOLYLAND French Offices in the Holyland
1873 (21 Feb) FL from Jaffa to Marseille, franked with 80c Ceres, tied by large numerals "5059", bearing the corresponding "Jaffa Syrie" cds at bottom, red "Paquebots de la Mediteranee", endorsed "Vap. "Eridan", with small violet "PD" at top, unusually fresh and v.f. letter, interesting contents confirming passage by an Austrian ship, with Roumet certificate
Envelope
Price Realized
$1,900.00

Lot #3042
ISRAEL - HOLYLAND French Offices in the Holyland
1874 (30 Nov) part of FL from Jaffa to Marseille, paying 80c with Ceres 40c, 10c and 30c, all tied by large numerals "5089", with pearl ring "Jaffa Syrie" cds and small red boxed "Paquebots de la Mediterranee" on front, well struck Jerusalem Cross (Posta Francaise Jerusalem) in blue alongside, reverse shows part Beirut transit and Marseilles arrival, stamps damaged and cover creased, cleaned and refolded for full display of stamps, otherwise fine and presentable item cover, with 1988 Muentz cert.
Envelope
Price Realized
$1,000.00

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