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Lot# 6121 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 6121 France

    1854: Envelope from Alais to Besançon bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue Type I, a fine example with huge sheet margins at top and right (7 x 8 mm), showing complete Filet d'encadrement at top, tied by Petits Chiffres '38' numeral lozenge. Matching despatch ALAIS (Dec 14, 54) cds alongside, reverse with ambulant, Lyon transit and arrival cds's (Dec 16). Lightest vertical file fold, an appealing usage with this impressive sheet margin. Signed Calves & E. Diena.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF