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Lot# 6201 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 6201 France

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    'Affranchissement de fortune' 1870: Lower left half of a diagonally bisected Siège 10 c. bistre in combination with Siège 20 c. blue, two fine examples with fresh colour and good perforation, each tied by superb Gros Chiffres '4987' numeral lozenge to cover from Harbonnières to Bray-sur-Somme, crisp cogwheel despatch cds (Sept. 25, 71) alongside. Reverse with arrival cds of the following day. An exceptional cover of utmost attractiveness with the bisected added adhesive to pay the new September 1871 rate. Certs. A. Diena (1975), Calves (1988) Yvert = € 10'000 / Maury T36 = € 6'250.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF