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Lot# 3132 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 3132 France

    1863/70: Laureated 20 c. blue and 80 c. rose used on 1868 single rate cover from Paris to Lima endorsed 'per Southampton & Panama', neatly tied by dotted 'BP2' lozenge with corresponding 'Bordeaux A Paris' cds adjacent (June 15). Initially struck with PD in black but erased in manuscript and correctly struck with P.P. in red. Carried on the Royal Mail Steam Packet Co 'Douro' to St. Thomas and thence to Colon. Reverse with Lima arrival cds (July 18) in black. Small imperfections but an interesting cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold