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Lot# 6266 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 6266 France

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    1871 (Feb 2): Entire letter from Paris to Bernay-en-Ponthieu in the occupied zone, internally dated "Porte de Versailles Paris 2 Fevrièr 1871", franked with Siège 20 c. blue, tied by indistinct lozenge, reverse with arrival cds (Feb 11). The German postal administartion taxed the entire with '20' c., a "TAXE ALLEMANDE" handstamp was struck, a most interesting item five days after the last balloon.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 160.00 CHF