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  • Lot# : 935 Victoria

    1866 (Dec 28): Cover from Melbourne to St. Servan, France franked by Laureated 1863/74 2 d. grey violet and 6 d. blue tied by Melbourne duplexes on despatch, struck with framed "Insufficiently / Paid" in red and by "GB / 1F 62 4/10 c." Anglo-French accountancy marking (Van Der Linden fig. 1601) in red on front, both applied on despatch. Marseille entry marking also on front (Feb 10) in red and reverse with Paris cds (Feb 11) and arrival. A scarce and most attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 1,400 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF