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  • Lot# : 5181 French Colonies

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    Réunion - General Issues 1859/65: 10 c. bistre, a horizontal strip of five, variety central stamp sideways 'timbre couché', used on 1863 entire letter to Cette, cancelled by lozenge of dots handstamp in black. ST. PIERRE / ILE DE LA REUNION datestamp at left (Feb 6) in black and framed 'PD' in red at upper right. Circular 'Colonies Fra. V. Suez 1' entry marking in red on front (March 6) and reverse with arrival datestamps. Refolded at top, with some minor folds but a rare and most attractive franking. Signed Calves.

    10 c. bistre en bande horizontale de 5 oblit. losange de points sur lettre (plis légers) de "St Pierre Ile de la Réunion" (6 février 63) pour Cette. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF