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Lot# 6191 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 6191 France

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    1869: Triple rate Value Envelope with an insured value of 2990.50 Francs, sent from Duras to Bordeaux, bearing 1869 Napoléon laureated 5 fr. violet grey in mixed franking with 1870 Siège 40 c. orange and Cérès 1872/73 5 c. green, 15 c. bistre and pair 80 c. rose, fine and fresh adhesives with good perforation, each one cancelled by clear Gros Chiffres '1365' lozenge. DURAS despatch cds (Jan 15, 1875) and CHARGÉ handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with 'timbre indicatif de chargement' in red giving a weight of 24 gram as well as ambulant and arrival cds's of the next day. Lightest vertical file fold below the Siège adhesive, some toning, nevertheless an amazing five-colour franking from three different issues including the 5 Franc. Certs. Calves (1974), A. Diena (1974).rnNote The 720 c. rate includes 70 c. for a triple rate cover between 20 and 50 gram, 50 c. registration fee as well as 30 times 20 c. insurance fee for 100 fr. or parts thereof. rnProvenance: Collection Antonini; Robineau & Calves auction (March 1974), lot 311.
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600.00 CHF