Losnr. 7130 - 274.-283. Auktion
274.-283. Auktion
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Losnr. : 7130 Gabun
French Congo 1891: Stampless imprinted envelope sent stampless from Libreville to Paris with circular 'RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE / COLONIE DU CONGO FRANÇAIS / LE / COMMISSAIRE GENÉRAL / DU / GOUVERNEMENT' in blue and "Libreville / Gabon-Congo" despatch cds (July 7) in black. Carried on "Ville de Maceio" with octagonal "LOANGO A BORDEAUX / L.L. No. 2" in blue (July 7) and taxed on arrival in Paris (Aug 4) with Van Dyck Postage Due 1 fr. marron (Maury T25), initially applied and tied and crossed as re-addressed, second example at left neatly tied by triangular handstamp in black. A most unusual double usage of this rare Postage Due. Faults as to be expected but a rare cover.rnrnNote: The cover is addressed to Mr. Jules Hanssen (1849-1931), in 1887 Hansen was named "Cartographe du Congo Français" by Pierre de Brazza, later making journeys to Timbuktu.Ausruf : 1.200 CHFZuschlag : 1.900 CHF