Lot 366, 1894 1pi single franking from Shwaifat to New York City, sold for C$1,888

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Lot 366, 1894 1pi single franking from Shwaifat to New York City, sold for C$1,888Lot 366, 1894 1pi single franking from Shwaifat to New York City, sold for C$1,888Lot 366 1894 (December), 1pi single franking from Shwaifat (Mount Lebanon) via Beirut to New York, commercial cover endorsed in manuscript “from Shwaifate – Mount Lebanon via Beyrouth – Syria – Dec. 1894” addressed to New York City, bearing a 1pi pale blue Arms and Tughra issue of Abdul Hamid II, neatly tied by a full strike of the Arabic-only Beirut circular datestamp (reading Beirût with Rumi date 11/2095), reverse showing New York Paid All (20 Jan 95) receiver, light folds and mild toning typical of local paper yet overall fresh, an an exceptional example of this cancellation. Sold for C$1,600.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.