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Lot# 6202 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 6202 France

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    1870: Envelope from Le Chateau d'Oleron to Basel, bearing a horizontal pair of Bordeaux 5 c. green report 2 in combination with Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue type II, fresh and fine adhesives with large margins and good perforation, respectively, tied by light Gros Chiffres '916' lozenge, matching despatch cds (Jan 24, 1871) and framed "P.P." handstamp in black alongside. Reverse with cachet "PLACE D'OLERON ET CITADELLE / LE COMMANDANT DE LA PLACE" in blue and BASEL arrival cds (Jan 28, 1871) in black. An appealing combination to pay the 30 c. rate to Switzerland, interesting fast journey from the Atlantic to Switzerland within four days under the conditions of the ongoing war.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF