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    Japan 1870/75: Cérès 40 c. orange single and horizontal pair and 10 c. bistre on rose all tied to 1874 single rate cover from Paris to Yedo, Japan (Captain Lebon correspondence) by Paris Star-18 obliterators with despatch cds at left (Feb 20). Framed 'P.P.' in red below and reverse with 'Paris-Modane' transit in red and 'Yokohama / Bau. Francais' arrival cds (April 8) in black. Docketing of receipt '10 Avril 74' in ink at left, a fine and unusual franking. Cert. Boule (1999).
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF