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Lot# 5242 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 5242 France

    1871: Cover from Sault-de-Navailles to Bordeaux, bearing Bordeaux 10 c. bistre report 2 in mixed franking with Cérès 1872 15 c. bistre Petits Chiffres, two fine and fresh examples, tied by Gros Chiffres '3320' numeral lozenge, dotted despatch cds (Nov. 1, 1871) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. An attractive and rare combination of two issues with Cérès design of same colour but different face value to pay the new September 1871 letter rate. 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold