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Lot# 6117 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 6117 France

    1828 (Feb. 10): Entire letter from Brest to Caen showing the framed datestamp "BREST.28 10 FEVRIER 1828", sent unpaid. Reverse with arrival cds (Feb. 13). Rare.rnNote: This type of postmark was in use only from February 1828 in 103 post offices but was taken out of use as the strike was simply too large for many letters.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF