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Lot# 6225 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 6225 NDP Elsasss Lothringen

    1872 (March 23): Entire letter from Strasbourg to Paris, bearing a combination franking of Germany Small Shield 2 gr. blue (Mi 5) and France Cérès 25 c. blue type I (Yvert 60A). The German Imperial adhesive was tied by framed "STRASSBURG i. ELS: BAHNHOF 23 3 72 4-5 N." datestamp, the French adhesive upon arrival by "PARIS ÉTRANGER 24 MARS 72". rnNote: Even after German Imperial adhesives of the Small Shield design had been issued on January 1st, 1872, combination frankings were necessary to pay the full journey.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 360.00 CHF