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Lot# 6233 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 6233 NDP Elsasss Lothringen

    1872 (March 25): Entire letter from Metz to La Ferè, bearing a combination franking of Germany Small Shield 2 gr. blue (Mi 5) and France Cérès 25 c. blue type I (Yvert 60A). The German Imperial adhesive was tied by framed "METZ 25 / 3 72 6-7 N." cds, the French adhesive in transit by "PARIS ÉTRANGER 26 MARS 72". Signed Colla.rnNote: Even after German Imperial adhesives of the Small Shield design had been issued on January 1st, 1872, combination frankings were necessary to pay the full journey. 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold