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    1868 (Dec 3): Small envelope mailed at British P.O. to France struck with fine "♚ / PAID / AT / VALPARAISO." (with stop) in red in lieu of stamps due to size of envelope, prepaid '1/7d.' in manuscript red ink. Double arc 'Valparaiso' cds on reverse (Dec 3) in black. 'London / Paid' transit cds (Jan 13, 1869) and oval 'PD' applied and thence via Cherbourg and the cover redirected to the Naval addressee in Toulon. A fine and unusual cover Gi = £ 500.rnProvenance: Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Zurich, 5 Dec 1991, lot 873.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF