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  • Lot# : 3022 France

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    1849/50: Cérès 1 fr. bright vermilion 'vif', a splendid faultless example with large margins all round in this vibrant shade, used on 1851 triple rate cover to Lyon, tied by grill obliterator with 'Pontarlier' datestamp of despatch at right (Sept 24) in black. Reverse with Lyon arrival datestamp of the same day. The cover with two file folds each well away from the fine adhesive. An extremely fine example of this great rarity on letter. Signed Calves, A. Diena, L. Miro. Certs. A. Diena, Calves (1973) Maury 7a = € 37'000/Yvert = € 32'500+.
    Cérès 1 fr. vermillon vif oblit. grille sur lettre de Pontarlier (24 sept 1854) pour Lyon en troisième échelon de poids avec cachet d'arrivée au verso. Timbre avec nuance magnifique. Plusieurs certificats.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,000 CHF