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Lot# 3118 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 3118 France

    1863/70: Laureated 20 c. blue pair used on 1868 entire letter from Algiers to Malta endorsed 'voie de Tunis' tied by 5018 gros chiffres with 'BAT. A. VAP. / ALGER-BÔNE' cds alongside (Oct 4). Struck initially with framed PD in red but erased in manuscript and instead framed AFFRANCHISEMENT / INSUFFISANT applied. Charged '4' (pence) in manuscript due upon receipt. Backstamped 'Bougie / Algerie' (Oct 4), Marseille (Oct 10) and Malta (Oct 16). An interesting and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF