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Lot# 5184 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 5184 France

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    1853: Triple rate Envelope from Paris to Alençon, bearing Napoléon imperf. 1 Franc carmine, a fine and fresh example with good to enormous margins incl. parts of the left neighbouring stamp, tied by mute Étoile de Paris obliterator, despatch cds (Feb. 17, 1854) alongside, reverse with arrival cds. Cover with some toning and wear and tear on reverse, nevertheless an appealing and scarce usage to cover the triple rate up to 100 grams in force until June 1854. Signed Calves (1982), E. Diena (1983) Yvert = € 6'500 / Maury 18 = € 12'000.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold