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  • Lot# : 6141 France

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    1862: Envelope from Bayonne to Bilbao, bearing Napoléon perf. 40 c. orange, a horizontal pair and a single adhesive, fresh stamps with few usual nibbed perfs, tied by Gros Chiffres '359' numeral lozenge. Matching despatch cds (Oct 18, 63) as well as framed "AFFRANCHISSEMENT INSUFFISANT" handstamp in red alongside. Found to of the third weight rate and therefore taxed in Spain with '36' (c.) due. Reverse with BILBAO arrival cds (Oct 19). File folds well away from the adhesive, cover roughly opened at top with part of backflap missing, nevertheless an attractive cover. 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF