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Lot# 3141 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 3141 France

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    1869: Envelope with an insured value of 2'200 francs from Nantua to Feurs, bearing Napoléon laureated 5 fr. violet-grey, a single example in combination with 1877 Sage 15 c. grey type II, overall fine and fresh with the 5 francs at top with irregular perforation due to its position at the envelope's edge. They were tied by "NANTUA 7 MAI 77" despatch cds in black with CHARGÉ in red alongside. Reverse with timbre indicatif de chargement, bureau de passe '1301', "ST. ÉTIENNE" transit and FEURS arrival (May 9) cds's. Light horizontal file fold well away from the franking just mentioned for accuracy, a rare and attractive high value franking. Cert. Calves (1984).rnNote: In the value letter rate of January 1876, the total postage included the letter rate, in this case 50 c. for a second rate item, a fixed rate of 50 centimes and an insured value fee of 20 c. for each 100 fr. or parts thereof, in this case 440 c., in total 515 c. correctly franked.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400.00 CHF