Lot# 123 - Auction 222-226
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Lot# : 123 France
1849/50: Cérès 1 fr. carmine, large margins all round, sheet marginal at right and portion of adjoining stamp at base, used with additional 15 c. green pair, margins large to touched, on 1853 entire letter from Paris to New York carried by Cunard Steamer 'Africa' to New York. Framed PD at right with Paris despatch cds (June 13) and large part 'New York / 21' datestamp of arrival (probably Jan 31). A scarce franking.Starting bid : 500 CHFHammer price : 700 CHF