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  • Lot# : 2061 France

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    Mexico 1867/68: 5 fr. grey, a superb used example, well centred and of excellent colour, tied to 1874 five times rate cover to Guadalajara, Mexico by Paris Star-22 and by 'Paris / Rue Taitbout' cds of despatch (May 19) in black. Framed P.P. in red below and reverse with circular LIGNE B / PAQ. FR. * No. 2 Paquebot datestamp (Salles fig. 1431) in black (May 20) and carried on the 'Ville de St. Nazaire' to Vera Cruz with arrival cds adjacent (June 17). Charged '60' (centavos) due for inland transmission at Vera Cruz (5 x 12 centavos). A wonderful and extremely rare single franking used to an overseas destination. Cert. Brun (2016) Yvert = € 30'000.

    Provenance: Robert Siegel (2001).
    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 15,000 CHF