Lot# 5194 - Auction 257-264
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Lot# : 5194 France
1862/67: Entire letter from Strasbourg to Klingenthal nearby Obernai, bearing a mixed issue franking of same face value and colour of Napoléon perf. 20 c. blue and Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue, Type I, two fresh and fine examples with good perforations, tied by Gros Chiffres '3465' lozenge, despatch cds (March 18, 1868) and framed APRÉS LE DEPART alongside. Reverse with Obernai transit cds of the next day. Appealing combination of the two designs, a correct and most unusual franking for the double rate. Signed E. Diena.Starting bid : 200 CHFHammer price : 280 CHF