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Lot# 863 - 210-212 Auction

  • Lot# : 863 Monaco

    1872: Cérès 5 c. green, 30 c. brown and three 80 c. carmine, all used on registered insured cover from Monaco to Tarbes endorsed 'Valeur Mille Francs' at top tied by scarce '2387' gros chiffres, with straight line CHARGÉ in red and MONACO despatch cds (Oct 4) all on front. Reverse with rate box in red, Marseille cds and Tarbes arrival cds. Minor perforation imperfections otherwise a most attractive and scarce usage.

    Rate: 25 centimes postage, Registration 50 centimes, Insurance of 20 c. per 100 francs = 2 fr. 75 c.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF