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Lot# 4157 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 4157 India

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    French Indian Settlements 1839 (March 16): Entire letter from Pondichery to Bordeaux endorsed 'via Marseilles', struck with oval INDIA in red, fine INDES ORIEN. / PAR / ALEXANDRIE in black (Salles fig. 728) and French P.O. 'Alexandrie' transit cds (June 7) and framed 'Paquebots / de La / Mediteranee' in red. Thence via Malta with circular 'Purifié Au Lazaret / Malte' disinfection cachet in black and reverse with Bordeaux (June 25) arrival cds. Some acid ink on face panel from manuscript charges but a scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF