Lot# 7171 - Auction 274-283
Auction 274-283
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Lot# : 7171 French Sudan
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1893: Stampless cover to Paris addressed to the Under Secretary of the Colonies, struck on despatch by "BAKEL / SOUDAN FRANCAIS" cds (July 8) with "T" marking adjacent in black, carried on the Paquebot "La Plata" with circular "SOUDAN FRANCAIS / LIGNE K No. 1" and octagonal "LIGNE J / PAQ. FR. No. 5" datestamps both in blue (July 17). The cover sealed at left with margins used as tape, and was presented ten times for the taxable amount (myriad datestamps on reverse) with Duval Postage Due 1881 50 c. black (Maury T20) handstamped and pen-cancelled. Faults but scarce.Starting bid : 180 CHFHammer price : 180 CHF -
