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Lot# 3111 - 210-212 Auction

  • Lot# : 3111 France

    1870: Bordeaux 80 c. rose, a fine used example with clear to huge margins and portion of adjoining stamp at base, used on 1871 entire letter to Bucharest, Romania tied by 532 gros chiffres with Bordeaux despatch cds (July 7) alongside. Framed PD in red on front and reverse with oval 'Triest' transit (July 11), Pest and Bucharest cds's (July 16). A fine and attractive usage to an unusual destination Maury 49 = € 700/Yvert = € 900.
    80 c. rose oblit. gros chiffres 532 sur lettre de Bordeaux (7 juillet 72) pour Bucarest avec cachets de transit et d'arrivée au verso. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF