Lot# 6243 - Auction 274-283
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Lot# : 6243 France
1872: Double rate Value cover from Montauban to Paris with an insured value of 2'000 francs, bearing Cérès 1872 80 c. rose, two vertical pairs and two singles and 10 c. brown on rose, fine and fresh adhesives, tied by fair Gros Chiffres '2429' numeral lozenge. Despatch cds (Sept 17, 74) as well as CHARGÉ handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with timbre indicatif de chargement, ambulant and arrival cds of the next day. A very attractive mass franking to pay the insurance for this large sum of money.rnNote: Correct rate with 40 c. for the second weight rate, 50 c. fixed fee plus 20 times 20 c. for the insurance of 2'000 francs, in total 490 centimes.Starting bid : 200 CHFHammer price : 400 CHF