Heinrich Köhler Auction 377 - Day 1

Alexandrette: 1859, entire letter written in Aleppo, mailed from Alexandrette to Marseille, struck with light two line "POSTE FRANCAISE / 'ALEP" handstamp in blue (Pothion = 22 points), franked in Alexandretta with Napoléon imperforated 10 c. bistre and 40 c. orange, tied by PC '3766' with adjacent "ALEXANDRETTE SYRIE 10 SEPT 59" and framed PD in black; reverse with Marseille transit mark. A scarce and attractive cover.