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Lot# 5337 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 5337 France

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    1867: Cover from the French PO in Yokohama to Flaniac, Ardêche, bearing Napoléon laureated 80 c. rose, a fine example with vibrant colour and good perforations, tied by crisp Gros Chiffres '5118' lozenge. Despatch "YOKOHAMA Bau FRANCAIS 5 SEPT 70" cds in bluish black, framed PD and French entry "PAQ. ANGL. v. SUEZ-AMB. MARSEILLE 30.10.70", both in red alongside. Reverse with Livron transit cds (Oct 30). A most attractive shipmail item during the Franco-Prussian War. Cert. E. Diena (1988).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF