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Lot# 5267 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 5267 France

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    1872: Entire letter from Remiremont to Pontarlier, forwarded to Couvet in Switzerland, bearing Cérès 1872 25 c. blue type I, tied by Gros Chiffres '3106' numeral lozenge with "REMIREMONT 17 AVRIL 74" cds alongside. Upon arrival the receiver was not found in Pontarlier and the letter was forwarded to neighbouring Couvet on the other side of the French-Swiss border. An additional 1872 5 c. green was added and tied with Gros Chiffre '2964' numeral lozenge of Pontarlier, a framed PD in red was struck alongside. Reverse with ambulant and Pontarlier cds's and Couvet arrival cds (April 18).rnNote: The letter is directed to the Fabricant d'Absinte Fritz Duval (1838-1916). The production of absinthe was an important industry in the Swiss Val de Travers where Couvet is situated. Large parts of the production of the fée verte was exported to France. Its consumption was forbidden in 1908 in Switzerland and in 1915 in France.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold