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Lot# 5266 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 5266 France

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    1871: Cérès 25 c. blue type I, a horizontal tête-bêche pair with an additional stamp at right, a fresh and fine multiple with good perforation, tied by light Gros Chiffres '1252' numeral lozenge to a triple rate envelope from Marjevols to Brioude, nearly illegible despatch cds (Nov 15, 1871) alongside. Reverse with Mende, Clermont-Ferrand transit and Brioude arrival (Nov. 17) cds's. Cover with some aging, triple letter rate overfranked by 5 centimes, an extremely rare tête-bêche. Certs. A. Diena (1976), Calves (1988) Yv = € 14'000 / Maury T60/I = € 13'500.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,250 CHF