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    1849/50: Cérès 10 c. bistre-brown, a fine large margined example in a deep shade, used on 1854 entire letter in combination with 1853 10 c. yellowish bistre with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at base, tied by blurred 2536 petit chiffres with 'Pontoise' despatch datestamp (Oct. 15) at left. Reverse with Argentuil arrival cds of the same day. An extraordinary and scarce mixed issue combination franking. Signed Calves, A. Diena. Certs. A. Diena, Calves (1974).

    Cérès 10 c. bistre brun en combinaison avec Napoléon III 10 c. bistre  oblit. petits chiffres 2536 sur lettre de Pontoise (15 oct. 54) pour Argenteuil. Très rare affranchissement mixte de deux mêmes valeurs d'émissions différentes. Selon l'expert Roger Calves seulement deux pièces connues.
     
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF