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Lot# 6202 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 6202 France

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    1870: Siège 20 c. blue, a horizontal tête-bêche pair, fresh and fine, tied by light Gros Chiffres '532' numeral lozenge to a cover from Bordeaux to Haro in Spain, forwarded to Valladolid, despatch cds (Aug 4, 1871) and framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with Bordeaux - Irun ambulant and Haro arrival (Aug 7) cds's. Some perf. irregularities, cover with some aging, correctly franked to Spain, a rare tête-bêche. Signed Calves; cert. E. Diena (1980) Yv = € 8'000 / Maury T37 = € 5'500.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF