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Lot# 3126 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 3126 France

    1854: Quintuple rate Entire letter from Paris to London bearing Napoléon imperf. 80 c. carmine in a horizontal pair and 1853 40 c. orange, fine and fresh examples with large to gorgeous margins, tied by light 'Pointillé fin' mute obliterator, despatch cds (Sept 18, 55), framed PD and London "PAID 20 SP 1855" arrival datestamp, these two in red alongside. Horizontal filing fold well away from the adhesives, an extraordinary franking to the United Kingdom.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold