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Lot# 2035 - 205-209 Auction

  • Lot# : 2035 France

    1849/50: Cérès 1 fr. deep carmine, clear to large margins all round, used on 1853 double rate cover endorsed 'via di Mare' to Pisa, Tuscany in combination with vertical pair of 10 c. yellowish bistre, just clear to huge margins, neatly tied by 1896 petit chiffres with Marseille despatch cds (Jan 1) adjacent. Framed 'PD' in red and reverse with Livorno transit (Jan 4) in red and 'Pisa / Strada Ferrata' cds in black. A few minor cover imperfections (the letter may benefit by being refolded) but a very scarce franking.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF