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Lot# 502 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 502 French India

    1827/37: Entire letters (3) all from Pondichery to France with 1827 entire to Nantes struck with "COLONIES / PAR LE HAVRE" in red, 1835 disinfected entire to Nantes (Cholera outbreak in Egypt especially at this date) struck with framed "PAYS D'OUTREMER" in black and "Purifié a Marseille" in black on reverse; 1837 entire to Bordeaux with scarce entry marking "COLONIES PAR / ST. MARTIN ILE DE RÉ" in black. An attractive trio.
    Starting bid : 175.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF