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Lot# 7153 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 7153 Martinique

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    1871/72: General Issues Cérès 20 c. blue in a vertical strip of three, margins close to fine, used on 1872 cover to Bordeaux tied by dotted 'MQE' lozenge with "Martinique / St. Pierre" despatch cds at left (April 11). Carried by British ship and struck on entry with "COLONIES FRA. V. ANGL" in blue (April 30). Struck with framed "AFFRANCHISEMENT / INSUFFISANT" in red; charged due with manuscript '2' deleted and handstruck '2' in blue on arrival. A most attractive and scarce cover. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold