Page 2 - Iraq Postal History - Jacob von Uexkull
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Iraq
1847, folded letterfrom Bagdad to Batavia (Netherlands Indies), inscribed inside, "via
Beirut, Alexandria and Bombay ". Sent by Dromedary Post across the desert to Beirut and
on to Alexandria, where it was inscribed "Pr. Steamer via Ceylon" on the front. Postage
Bagdad to Bombay 1 R. 8 As. and Bombay to Batavia 1R. Disinfection slits.
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