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Lot# 3107 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 3107 France

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    1862: 40 c. orange, single example used on 1868 entire letter from Paris to a Captain Graham in Darjeeling, India tied by mute Paris Star with despatch cds below (March 17). Framed PD and P.P. in red on front and carried on P&O Steamer 'Nyanza' to Alexandria and thence from Suez by the 'Columbian' to Bombay. Reverse with Marseille cds, Bombay cds and two 'Travelling P.O.' datestamps in black. An extremely rare entire - the 40 centime rate being the concessionary Military rate - half the normal 80 centimes.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF