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Lot# 5120 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5120 France

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    SGTM 1874: Entire letter from Marseille to Rio de Janeiro endorsed "via Bordeaux", franked at triple rate by 1871/75 Cérès 5 c. green (3) and 26 c. blue (9 examples) all tied by "6326" gros chiffres of Marseille / Place Centrale (July 30). Framed 'PD' in red and reverse with Cette-Bordeaux cds (July 31) and Rio de Janeiro arrival (Aug 22) in black. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 93. Four stamps affected by file fold but nevertheless a scarce and unusual franking.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 160.00 CHF