Lot# 3124 - Auction 291-297
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Lot# : 3124 France
1861 (April 30): Cover from Paris to Valparaiso, endorsed "Via Southampton" and bearing Napoléon imperf. 40 c. orange and 80 c. rose, both showing private 'Susse' perforation, fine and fresh examples, tied by lozenge 'J' in black. Matching despatch cds of the Bureau de quartier 'J', framed "P.P." in red, London transit (May 1) cds in red and PANAMA transit (May 22) cds in black alongside. Light horizontal file fold just mentioned for accuracy, an appealing 'Susse' cover item showing the 120 c. rate to Chile which came into force in January 1857, the cover was obviously not taxed for the part of the journey beyond the harbour. Cert. Brun (2022) Maury P3 = € 1'740.Starting bid : 400.00 CHFHammer price : 700.00 CHF