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Lot# 260 - 213-217 Auction

  • Lot# : 260 France

    'Affranchisement de Fortune' : Siège 10 c. bistre, diagonally bisected example used on 1871 cover in combination with 20 c. for the newly introduced (Sept 1) 25 centimes rate, tied by crisp 168 gros chiffres with "ARMENTIÈRES 15 SEPT. 71 (57)" despatch datestamp at left. Reverse with Rennes arrival (Sept 16). A fine and very rare entire. Signed Calves and Roumet Maury 36 var = € 6'250/Yvert = € 10'000.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF