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Lot# 7286 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 7286 Sitting Helvetia imperf. 'Strubel'

    Switzerland 1857 (July 20): Wrapper with complete journal from Lugano to Marseille, bearing Strubel 5 rp. brown, a fresh example with good to huge margins, tied by light LUGANO despatch cds, "PD." in oval and French "SUISSE St. LOUIS" entry (July 22) cds in red alongside. Reverse with Mulhouse transit and Marseille arrival (July 24) cds's. Correctly franked with 5 rp. for printed matter abroad, the '3' décimes is not a postal but a fiscal taxation imposed on foreign journals.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF