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Lot# 491 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 491 France

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    French Occupation of Fezzan 1943: Airmail envelope from Yaounde Cameroun to Zouar in northern Tchad, bearing France Libre 2 fr. & 4 fr. definitives tied by Yaounde (March 23, 1943) cds with AEF postal administration handstamp alongside, reverse with BANGUI transit cds (April 3), forwarded to Sebha Fezzan, bearing on reverse Libia postage due 10 c. blue ovpt. "FEZZAN Occupation Française Taxe 1 Fr." in a vert. strip of three, the two upper stamps showing variety: double surcharge in black and red, all tied by SEBHA FEZZAN cds's (June 11, 1943). Extremely rare postage due with a printrun of only 95 examples, with this cover bearing three of them. Signed Alberto and Giulio Bolaffi, A. Diena Sassone 2+2a.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold