Lot# 7134 - Auction 274-283
Auction 274-283
-> France: Part or Insufficiently Paid Incoming Mail – The Jack Blanc Collection
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Lot# : 7134 Dahomey
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1886: Stampless imprinted cover from Akyway (Agoué) to Paris mailed via non-Contract steamer (bâtiment du commerce) and struck in transit with rare two line "GRAVESEND / SHIP-LETTER" in black (Robertson S12) and circular "SHIP LETTER / LONDON" datestamp in red (Dec 14). Struck with "T" marking in black and taxed on arrival with rare 1881 Postage Due (Van Dyck) 1 fr. brown (Maury T25) tied by triangular handstamp in black. Fine and rare but for moronic French dealer's biro cataloguing at corner. Signed Calves.Starting bid : 750 CHFHammer price : 1,500 CHF -
