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Lot# 5351 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 5351 General Issues French Colonies

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    Usage in France 1878 (Nov. 4): French Colonies General issue 1871 Napoléon laureated 30 c. brown in mixed franking with Siège 40 c. orange and 1872 Cérès 5 c. green, three fresh and fine example, used on registered Envelope from Paris to Modena, stamps tied by Paris Passy (Nov. 4) cds, framed R in red alongside. Reverse with Paris Etranger cds in blue and Modena arrival cds (Nov. 6). Siège shaved at top, nevertheless an exceptional combination of colonial stamps used in France. Signed Calves; cert. Roumet (1993).rnNote: The cover is addressed to "Monsieur Ch. Diena" in Modena, who is presumably Emilio Diena at the age of 18 years, but already interested in philately.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold