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Lot# 3157 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 3157 France

    1871/75: Cérès 25 c. blue horizontal pair, one short perf., used on 1873 cover, with complete contents, mailed from Bordeaux to USA tied by 532 gros chiffres with Bordeaux despatch cds (July 9) alongside. Endorsed 'via Havre' but this notation deleted in manuscript with reverse marked 'Affr. Obligatoire' in same ink and mailed via Liverpool instead on the Cunard Steamer 'Calabria'. Struck with "*/FR/2F' in blue in Paris (Van der Linden fig. 1262) and with transit of 'New York / 31 U.S. Notes' (July 29) in black. Charged with '26 / Cents' handstamp in black in New York and, on arrival in 'Taunton / Mass.' with framed MISSENT and '31' (cents) due in manuscript.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF