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    1849/50: Cérès 40 c. orange, used example in a deep shade, just clear to good margins all round, used on 1853 cover to Lugano, Switzerland tied by '3710' petit chiffres and ALGER / ALGERIE datestamp (June 5) in black with framed PD at left in red. Reverse with Lyon (June 9), Basel and Lugano datestamps. The cover with file fold well away from adhesive but a scarce Algerian usage of the first issue.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF