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Lot# 3015 - 210-212 Auction

  • Lot# : 3015 France

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    1849/50: Cérès 25 c. blue, a superb used horizontal pair, variety tête-bêche, with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at left, used on a double rate 1852 entire letter to Brives tied by 3105 petit chiffres with St. Gilles de Gard despatch datestamp (Nov 12) at right. Reverse with Nimes cds, Clermont Ferrand cds (Nov 14) and Brives arrival (Nov 16) in black. A truly wonderful example of this great rarity on cover in immaculate condition. Signed Calves, A. Diena, Jamet. Cert. A. Diena (1973) Maury 4tb = € 45'000/Yvert = € 35'000.
    Cérès 25 c. bleu en paire tête-bêche oblit. petits chiffres 3105 sur lettre de St. Gilles de Gard adressée au procureur de la république à Brives. Une grande rareté en perfecte condition.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 12,000 CHF