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Lot# 7146 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 7146 Madagascar

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    1894: Stampless cover to Caen struck on despatch with octagonal "CORR. D. ARMÉES / DIEGO SUAREZ" datestamp (July 10) in black, transit cds of "SEYCHELLES" (July 14) in black adjacent and thence carried by the "Polynésien" with circular "COR. D.ARMÉES / PAQ. FR. T No.6" (July 17) with triangular "T" mark alongside. Reverse with two line "Le Lt. Colonel d'Artillerie de Marine / Commandant supérieur des troupes" in violet and Caen arrival cds (Aug 1) and taxed there with 1893 Postage Due 30 c. carmine, some edge wear but scarce. Sold with an 1896 cover front, stampless at double rate from Tamatave and taxed 2x30 c. red. 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF