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French Fieldpost during the Syrian Expedition, 1861 (Oct ...di più
French Fieldpost during the Syrian Expedition, 1861 (Oct 10):
Envelope with full content from Beirut via Marseille to La Seyne
sur Mer, Var, internally dated "Vaisseau l'Imperial, rade de
Beyrouth 10 8bre 1861", bearing Napoléon imperforated 20 c. blue,
tied by Petits Chiffres '1896' numeral of Marseille, "ESCAD. DE LA
MÉDITée / Marseille" cds alongside, reverse with SEYNE-SUR-MER
arrival (Oct 22) cds in black. The vessel 'Imperial' was built in
1856 and equipped with 90 canons. Marine Fieldpost was directly
transfered to Marseille without passing a Fieldpost office. A fine
and fresh cover showing the military concession rate, a rare item,
signed Brun. 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).
French Fieldpost during the Syrian Expedition, 1861 (March ...di più
French Fieldpost during the Syrian Expedition, 1861 (March 1):
Envelope with full content to Nantes, Loire-Infèrieure, bearing
Napoléon imperforated 20 c. blue (Yv 14A), tied by "CESA" in dots,
corresponding "CORPS EXP. DE SYRIE Bau A" cds alongside, reverse
with PARIS transit and NANTES arrival (March 18) cds's, all in
black. A fine and fresh cover showing the military concession rate.
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).
Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 7055
2 altre immagini
Yv
France 14B
LIVE!
1000.00 CHF
(app. 1095 EUR)
13.12.2025 12:59 CET
(app. 1095 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lotto 7054
2 altre immagini
LIVE!
600.00 CHF
(app. 657 EUR)
13.12.2025 12:59 CET
(app. 657 EUR)
Tempo attuale 12.02.am - 00:58 MET