tradition and experience in classic philately since 1919

Lot# 82 - 210-212 Auction

  • Lot# : 82 France

    1 / 1
    Thurn and Taxis 1849/50: Cérès 1 fr. carmine, a fine used example with ample to large margins all round and a portion of adjoining stamp at base, used with 1852 Présidence 25 c. blue in a large margined vertical pair tied to 1853 triple weight cover to Kahlbach, near the free City of Frankfurt, tied by 'gros points' in black and by Paris despatch cds (Feb 10). Framed PD in red at right and reverse with Frankfurt (Feb 14) arrival cds in black. A magnificent and rare mixed issue franking in outstanding quality. Certs. Von der Weid (1992, 1997).

    Provenance: Collection 'Mont-Blanc', Corinphila sale 104 (Sept 1998), lot 7820.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF