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Lot# 5335 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5335 France

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    RMSP & PSNC 1856: Cover freom Nantes to Valparaiso, Chile endorsed "Par Packet Anglais voie de Panama" franked at double rate with no less than seventeen 20 c. deep blue and 80 c. carmine, faults, tied by '22211' petit chifres in black. Nantes despatch cds (June 12), thence via London (June 16) and carried on the RMSP Steamer "Parana" from Southampton to St. Thomas, and the "Dee" to Colon. Transhipped to PSNC Steamer to Valparaiso where taxed "25" (centavos) for local delivery in red. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 201. Despite imperfections a spectacular franking.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 650.00 CHF