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Lot# 7150 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 7150 Martinique

    1859/65: Eagle 10 c. brown on buff and 20 c. blue in a horizontal pair, used on 1870 cover to Bordeaux, tied by MQE dotted lozenge in black. Annotated at '2' double rate at left, struck with framed "AFFRANCHISEMENT / INSUFFISANT" in red; charged due with handstruck '7' décimes charge mark in black on arrival (Sept 21). The cover refolded at base but a scarce and attractive usage.rnrnProvenance: Collection Brian Brooks, Spink, London, 20 Nov 2018, ex lot 2290.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF