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Lot# 3166 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 3166 France

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    Boule de Moulins / Sac de Riz 1871 (Jan 18): Entire letter from Lille to besieged Paris, endorsed 'par Moulins (Allier)', bearing five fine and fresh examples of Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue type II, each tied by Gros Chiffres '2046' numeral lozenge, despatch cds alongside. Reverse with "LILLE A PARIS" ambulant cds (Jan 18) and PARIS arrival cds (Feb 12, 1871), in addition a "POSTE RESTANTE" cds of the following day. A rare and particularly fine entire with the complete franking intact on the item, it opens well for display. Signed Calves & Hofinger Maury = € 3'250.rnNote: The entire is directed to "Monsieur Christien, aide-major au 1e Bataillon des Mobiles du Puy de Dome, Armée de Paris". This item was not given to a boule but was transported overland after the end of the Siège as so called 'Sac de Riz' cover to Paris.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200.00 CHF