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Lot# 7218 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 7218 Dt. Reich

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    Catalogue# : 6
    Germany Empire 1872 (Sept 3): Entire letter from Hamburg-Altona to Bordeaux, bearing 1872 (Jan) Small shield 5 gr. ochre-brown with good perfs, tied by clear framed "ALTONA STADT-POST-EXPEDITION No 1" despatch datestamp in black with framed "Affranch:insuff:" handstamp in black and French "ALLEMAGNE 5 SEPT 72 ERQ. PARIS" entry cds in blue alongside. Underpaid as a second rate letter, therefore taxed with '6' décimes. Horizontal file fold well away from the franking, nevertheless an interesting entire.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold