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  • Lot# : 304 France

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    China 1853: 20 c. blue, horizontal strip of four with just clear to good margins all round, used on 1859 entire letter at single rate to an employee of Dent & Co. in Shanghai, China endorsed 'voie de Marseille' and 'voie de Suez' at base; tied by 1031 petit chiffres with 'Crest' cds of despatch alongside (Aug 26). Framed 'P.P.' in red below and reverse with Marseille cds (Aug 28) and 'Hong Kong' transit datestamp (Oct 23) in blue. A superb and rare entire. Cert. Boule (1999).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF