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Lot# 6156 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 6156 France

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    1860: Double rate Envelope from Sedan to London bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue Type II, four fine and fresh examples, tied by clear Petits Chiffres '2855' lozenge. Despatch cds (July 17, 1861) in black, framed PD and crisp "LONDON PAID JY 18 61" arrival cds, both in red alongside, reverse with two ambulant cds's. Roughly opened on reverse, nevertheless a most attractive franking of the second weight rate to Great Britain.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF