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Lot# 5389 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5389 France

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    Catalogue# : 13+14+16+17
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    RMSP & PSNC 1856: Entire letter from Paris to Arequipa, Peru at triple rate franked by 1853 10 c. bistre, 20 c. deep blue, 40 c. orange, single 80 c. carmine and a horizontal strip of six, margins touched to very fine but the strip affected by file fold, all tied by 'pointilles' roller in black with Paris despatch cds above (Aug 15). Mailed via RMSP Steamer "Magdalena" from Southampton to St. Thomas, the "Dee" to Colon and PSNC Steamer from Panama to Arequipa. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 226. Imperfections but a most attractive and rare franking.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500.00 CHF