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Lot# 6176 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 6176 France

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    September letter: Lettersheet from Domfront to Tinchebray, bearing an exceptional combination franking of Napoléon laureated 1 c., two examples in bronze shade, two other ones in the olive shade, together with Bordeaux 1 c. olive report 3 and Siège 10 c. bistre (2), tied by clear Gros Chiffres '1318' lozenge, matching despatch cds (Sept 27, 1871) in black alongside. Reverse with arrival cds of the following day. One Siège with corner fault, one sideflap  missing, just mentioned for accuracy and not distracting from this amazing franking with different shades / issues to pay the new 25 c. rate. Signed Roumet; cert. Calves (1993).
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF