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Lot# 1431 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 1431 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: Laureated 20 c. blue used on complete Gazette des Absents No. 10 addressed to Angouleme tied by '241' gros chiffres with 'Paris / Auteuil' despatch cds (Nov 24, levée 3). Reverse with Angouleme arrival cds (Dec 16) in black. A scarce and very fine entire - the manuscript contents mention the US Consul, Mr. Washburn Maury = € 1'500.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF