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Lot# 3116 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 3116 France

    1870: Siège 40 c. orange pair used with 1871/75 30 c. brown on cover front to Badonviller, France in combination with Japan 1876 Koban 2 sen olive-brown cancelled in black. French adhesives tied by YOKOHAMA / BAU. FRANCAIS datestamps (Feb 19) in black with information strike at lower left. Carried by British Ships (for correct rate of 1 franc 10 centimes) with corresponding circular 'Paq. Ang. V. Brind. / A Mod.9 (April 6) in red (Salles 1895) also on front. Overall soiling but a remarkable and rare item.rnrnNote: P&O Line Steamer 'Malacca' to Hong Kong (Feb 27), 'Zambesi' to Galle (March 15), 'Australian' via Aden to Suez, 'Venetia' from Alexandria to Brindisi (April 5).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF