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    Catalogue# : 55+60
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    France. 1875 (Dec 31): Last Day (prior to France joining UPU on the following day) cover mailed to Italy franked by 1871/75 15 c. bistre and 25 c. blue tied by Paris Star struck unusually in blue. Minor opening fault at top but an attractive cover. Note: France was an original signatory of the GPU/UPU. France however 'joined' on January 1, 1876 whilst all the other original signatories 'joined'  on July 1, 1875.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF