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Lot# 3136 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 3136 France

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    French Shipmail from Algeria 1867: Double rate entire letter from Philippeville to Châlon-sur-Saône, bearing Napoléon laureated 10 c. bistre type II in combination with Siège 1870 20 c. blue and Bordeaux 5 c. green, report 2, all in overall fine and fresh condition (few nibbed perfs at top of Siège), tied upon arrival by Gros Chiffres "2240" numeral lozenge of Marseille, fair "PHILIPPEVILLE BAT. A VAP. 4 SEPT. 71" despatch cds alongside. Reverse with LYON transit and arrival (Sept 5) cds's. Horizontal file folds well away from the franking, nevertheless a most attractive three-colour franking from three issues paying the old 40 c. double rate which was increased to 50 c. four days ago. The cover was given directly to the vessel at Philippeville harbour and not taxed. Signed Calves; cert. E. Diena (1980).
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 420.00 CHF