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Lot# 401 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 401 Martinique

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    Martinique 1871/72: Laureated 30 c. brown and 1871 Cérès 40 c. pale orange, each with large margins all round, used on 1872 cover to Le Havre tied by MQE lozenge of dots in black. St. Pierre despatch cds at right (April 11) and circular 'Col. Fr. / Angl. Amb. Calais' cds (April 29). Paid for single rate only and found to be double ('2' at upper left in manuscript), struck with AFFRANCHISEMENT / INSUFFISANT in red and charged '7' décimes due upon receipt. A fine and scarce cover. Signed Goebel.
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold