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Lot# 311 - 213-217 Auction

  • Lot# : 311 France

    Japan 1862: 80 c. carmine, single example used on 1867 cover at single rate from Marseille via Suez to Yokohama, Japan tied by dotted 'Anchor' lozenge in black with framed 'PD' alongside. Circular LIGNE V / PAQ. FR. No. 3 datestamp (April 19) at left (error of datestamp with year date  '6' missing and '7' inverted, Salles fig. 887 variety) and carried by Paquebot 'Said'. Reverse with 'Yokohama / Bau. Francais' datestamp of receipt (June 9). A rare and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF