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Lot# 6291 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 6291 France

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    French PO's in China 1872: Quadruple rate Lettersheet from Shanhai to Lyon, endorsed "via Brindisi", bearing 1872 Cérès 80 c. rose in a horizontal strip of five, tied by Gros Chiffres '5104' lozenge as well as "SHANG-HAI CHINE 21 NOV 72" despatch cds in black and French "PAQ. ANGL. V. BRIND A MOD 3 JANV 73" entry cds in red. Framed PD handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with two Lyon arrival cds's (Jan 4, 1873) in black. Horizontal file fold well away from multiple and postmarks, an attractive fourfold rate cover from the French office in Shanghai with British steamer to France. Cert. E. Diena (1980). 
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100.00 CHF