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Lot# 415 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 415 French Levant

    1871/75: Cérès 80 c. carmine, a fine horizontal pair used on 1875 entire letter to Paris tied by '5084' gros chiffres with LES DARDANELLES / TURQUIE datestamp below (Feb 11). Oval 'BM' (Boîte Mobile) alongside and framed PD in black and erroneous 'Affranchisement / Insuffisant' in black crossed by bars to delete the charge due. Paris arrival (Feb 19) on reverse. Addressee's name excised from cover but scarce and not unattractive. Signed Brun.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF