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Lot# 6209 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 6209 France

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    1871/72: Quadruple rate large-sized registered cover from Orlèans to St. Chély d'Apcher, bearing a mass franking of Cérès 2 c. red brown in a block of five, two single 5 c. green and two pairs and two singles of 25 c. blue type I, three of them with cliché defects, all in fine and fresh condition, tied by Gros Chiffres "2740" numeral lozenge, matching despatch (Oct 11, 72) cds and CHARGÉ in red alongside. Reverse with timbre indicatif de chargement giving a weight of 75 gram, several ambulant and transit as well as arrival (Oct 14) cds's. A stunning franking paying correctly 120 c. for a cover with a weight between 50 and 100 gram plus 50 c. registration fee.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF