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Lot# 7154 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 7154 Martinique

    1884: Large cover sent stampless from St. Pierre to Marseille endorsed "via Southampton" with weight annotation below '165' = a 9 times rate; with "ST. PIERRE / MARTINIQUE" cds in black (July 16) and triangular "T" mark alongside, via London with cds verso in red (June 27); taxed on arrival with extraordinary usage Duval 1881 Postage Dues 20 c. black, 30 c. black and two examples of the Van Dyck 2 fr. brown on yellowish (Maury T26) lightly tied in black (June 28). Despite the size of the cover and the edge wear, the sole known usage of two 2 franc values on a cover. Unique.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,500 CHF