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Lot# 296 - 213-217 Auction

  • Lot# : 296 France

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    1853: 80 c. rose, a fine large margined example with portion of adjoining stamp at top, used on 1860 entire letter to Hobart, Tasmania endorsed 'via Marseille & Suez', tied by both petit chiffres and framed 'P.P.' in red with Cognac despatch cds (Feb 17) alongside. Reverse with two French TPO's and Marseille transit (Feb 19) and struck on front with framed SHIP LETTER INWARD FREE handstamp on arrival (April 13) in red. A charming and extremely scarce entire to a most unusual destination. Cert. Boule (1999).rnrnNote: The addressee, Alfred Huybers, emigrated from Belgium to Hobart in 1852 building up a successful Wine, Spirits and Warehousing business.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF