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  • Lot# : 2067 France

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    (Ile de la) Réunion 1852: Présidence 10 c. deep bistre with large margins all round and 20 c. blue with clear to large margins, both stamps showing portions of adjoining stamps and in deep shades, used on 1853 cover at single Colonial rate by French ship (tariff was internal rate + 10 centimes) addressed to the Governor of Réunion in St. Denis, Réunion tied by 2495 petit chiffres with 'Pont-Croix' cds of despatch at base (Oct 11). Framed 'PD' in red at right and reverse with various transits including Paris (Oct 13) and 'Bureau Maritime / Havre' cds's in red (same day), framed 'F' handstamp and faint arrival cds both in black alongside (Nov 22). A superb and rare cover with both values of the Présidence issue. Signed Calves. Cert. Calves (1982), Robineau (1998).

    Provenance: Collection 'Mont-Blanc', Corinphila sale 104 (Sept 1998), lot 7456.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF