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Lot# 773 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 773 France

    1871/75: Cérès 25 c. blue, Type II, a wonderful example with full sheet margin and central 'North, South, East, West' blue guideline (Croix de Repère) in margin, used on 1874 cover to Archigny, Vienne tied by Paris Star with 'Paris / R. Milton' cds alongside (Feb 13).Envelope trimmed at top but exceptional and, as far as we are aware, a unique usage on letter.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold