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Lot# 5160 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 5160 France

    1860: Cover from Le-Lauzet-s-l'Ubaye to Barcelonette bearing Napoléon imperf. 10 c. bistre brown, a fine example with good to large margins, tied by superb Gros Chiffres '1985' lozenge, postman's cachet 'B' in circle, rare type 22 dotted despatch cds (Jan 2, 1863) and framed APRÉS LE DÉPART alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the following day. A cover of the utmost beauty within the same postal district, for the connoisseur, the usage with the Gros Chiffres on its second day. Signed G. Lamy.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF