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Lot# 503 - 169-172 Auction

  • Lot# : 503 France

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    1849: First Day Cover 20 c. black, a fine example with four clear margins, used on day of issue on entire letter (clearly dated inside) to Blois, cancelled by bold "Pithiviers" datestamp, clearly showing "1 JANV. 1849", with repeated strike at left. The addressee's name has been erased, with reverse showing "Ligne De Tours" cds (Jan 1st) and Blois arrival cds (Jan 2nd). A fine and extremely rare entire. Cert. Robineau (2007) Cérès = € 16'500.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,000 CHF