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Lot# 741 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 741 France

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    1849/50: Cérès 15 c. green on greenish, a fine example with clear rto large margins all round, used on 1852 cover initially accepted as payment for a local Paris letter and tied by Paris Star with cds at right (March 31). However, once the address in 'Lyon' was noted (Rue St. Doiminique existed in both towns), the Postmaster marked "Insuffisant" below the stamp in red ink and charged the letter "10c" to pay (double the deficiency of 5 centimes). Reverse with Lyon arrival cds (April 1). Extremely rare usage. Signed Baudot with letter of explanation (1979).
    Starting bid : 7,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold