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Lot# 7297 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 7297 Turkey

    1871: France Cérès 25 c. blue, a used example on 1872 cover to Constantinople with "Gare du Tours" cds adjacent, underpaid and struck with framed "AFFRANCHISEMENT / INSUFFISANT" and '75c.' handstamp in red (taxed as unpaid letter 1 franc - less 25 c. paid = 75 c.). Reverse with Marseille transit cds (Sept 13) and French P.O. in Constantinople arrival cds (Sept 21). A charming and scarce cover. Signed Roumet.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold