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Lot# 746 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 746 France

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    1849/50: 1 fr. carmine in a horizontal pair with good margins all round, used with fine Cérès 40 c. bright orange and Présidence 1852 10 c. bistre (2, one just shaved at base), on 1853 entire letter to New York endorsed 'via Liverpool', tied by '1460' petit chiffres with corresponding 'Guebwiller' cds below (Sept 23). Red framed 'PD' at left and carried on the Cunard Steamer 'Canada' with Boston arrival on front (Oct 15) in black. A delightful and extremely rare franking paying the double rate. Signed Brun, Calves. Cert. Brun (2011).
    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold