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Lot# 6165 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 6165 France

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    1853: Fully prepaid Entire letter from Paris to Rome, bearing Napoléon imperf. 1 Franc dark carmine, an exceptional example with good to large margins in a deep vibrant shade, tied by mute 'Grands Points Carrés' obliterator. Despatch cds (Nov 12, 1853) in black as well as "VIA DI MARE" handstamp in red (Salles fig. 681), that applied in Civitavecchia alongside. Reverse with "ROMA 19 NOV 63" arrival cds. A fine and fresh cover with with the pen cross denoting full prepayment to the Papal States in the rate of October 1853, a very rare usage in the two first months of its existence. A superb entire full of postal history in one of the few early tariffs which allowed full prepayment to Rome. Signed Calves; cert. Loeuillet (2002) Yvert = 6'500+ / Maury 18 = €  8'500 with this cancellation, Maury = RR for this rate.
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200.00 CHF