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Lot# 1395 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 1395 France

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    1861 (Nov 15): Small Ladies envelope with full content from Prades to Orbe, canton de Vaud in Switzerland, then forwarded to Paris, bearing horizontal pair Napoléon imperforated 20 c. blue type II, tied by indistinct Petits Chiffres numeral, PRADES despatch, framed PD in red and "SUISSE PONTARLIER" entry cds's alongside, reverse with and GENEVE transit and ORBE (Nov 18) arrival cds. The addressee had left for Paris, the French franking and the PD handstamp were made invalid with red crayon and the item was again posted and sent unpaid to Paris with ORBE despatch (Nov 19) cds on front, two French ambulants and PARIS arrival (Nov 20) arrival cds. The receiver had to pay '4' (décimes) due upon arrival. An appealing cover full of postal history.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF