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Lot# 7166 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 7166 Senegal

    1878: General Issues Type Sage 15 c. blue, faults and surrounded by '0' markings in manuscript - unaccepted for payment - used on 1880 cover to Aisne tied by circular "CORR. D. ARM / LIG. J. PAQ. FR. No. 6" datestamp (Sept 11) in red with repeated strike alongside (Salles fig. 1099). Struck on despatch with octagonal "CORR. D. ARMÉES / ST. LOUIS" in blue (Sept 8) below with "T" marking adjacent; reverse with Military cachet in blue and "Correspondence Militaire pour le Chef de Corps", Paris arrival cds alongside (Sept 24) and taxed with handstruck '15c.' in red. Despite imperfections, a scarce and unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 175 CHF