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Lot# 6158 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 6158 France

    1853: Double rate Entire letter from La Velanet to Limoux bearing Napoléon imperf. 40 c. orange, a fine and fresh example with good to enormous margins incl. parts of the upper neighbouring stamp, tied by crisp Petits Chiffres '1676' numeral lozenge, very rare type 14 despatch cds (July 17, 1855) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. Light horizontal file fold well away from stamp and postmarks not distracting from the attractiveness of this rare combination.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF