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Lot# 5183 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 5183 France

    1854: Fifth rate Entire from Paris to Vera Cruz, Mexico, endorsed "Paquebot à vapeur voie d'Angleterre" and bearing horizontal strip of three and pair of Napoléon imperf. 80 c. dark carmine, two fine and fresh example multiples with overall large to enormous margins with parts of three neighbouring stamps, the pair shaved at lower right, tied by 'Pointillé fin' mute obliterator and framed "P.P." in red, despatch cds (June 30, 1858) and London transit cds (July 1) in red alongside. An appealing part paid item, the adressee had to pay '5' (reales) due upon arrival. 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF