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Lot# 5355 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 5355 General Issues French Colonies

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    French Indochina Cochinchina 1879 (Jan 14): Envelope from Saigon to Besançon, bearing General Issues Cérès 1872 15 c. bistre, a fresh and fine example with large margins, tied by clear octogonal "CORR. D'ARMÉES SAIGON 14 JANV 79" with another information strike alongside. Reverse with large cachet of the marine in blue and Besançon arrival cds (Feb. 14). Special military concession rate, signed Dillemann and Calves Yvert unlisted.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF