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Lot# 5195 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 5195 France

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    1862: Cover from Marseille to Cagliari, Sardinia with archival note "Marseille le 6. Juin 1864", bearing Napoléon perf. 40 c. orange, a fresh and fine example with vivid colour, good perforation and centering, tied by Italian "CAGLIARO 9 GIU .. 7 M" cds (Salles fig. 708), framed BASTIMENTI MERCANTILI / ESTERO (Salles fig. 707) cds alongside. A superb item full of character. Certs. Sorani (1983), E. Diena (1983) Salles = RR.rnrnReference: Salles - La Poste Maritime Française Tome I, p. 185rnNote: There exist few covers which were sent between April and Juni from Marseille to Cagliari and franked correctly for the 40 c. rate to Italy. However these were transported on private vessels of the Compagnie Valéry, the stamps cancelled upon arrival at the Post Office in Cagliari.rn 
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF