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Lot# 300 - 213-217 Auction

  • Lot# : 300 France

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    Bavaria 1849/50: Cérès 1 fr. carmine, a magnificent vertical strip of four of excellent impression and colour with ample to large margins all round, used on 1851 registered cover to Munich, Bavaria (addressed to Captain L. Auerwack at the Ministry of War) and tied by grills in black with 'Bureau Central-60' datestamp of Paris in red above (Aug 19) and framed 'PD' and CHARGÉ in red. Reverse with Munich arrival and five red wax seals. Minor imperfections to envelope as to be expected but a wonderful quadruple rate of 2 francs + 2 francs registration, with the adhesives in exceptional condition for a multiple this size on letter - registered first issue covers addressed abroad being rarities. Signed Pfenninger. Cert. Von Der Weid (1997).rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Mont-Blanc', Corinphila sale 104 (Sept 1998), lot 7818.rn 
    Starting bid : 6,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 14,500 CHF