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Lot# 3180 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 3180 France

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    1872/75: Double rate value envelope with an insured value of 2'200 francs from Paris to Amiens, bearing Cérès 10 c. brown on rose and 80 c. rose, a pair and a horizontal strip of four, tied by Étoile de Paris '8' numeral obliterator with matching "PARIS / R. D'ANTIN" despatch (Oct 22, 74) cds and CHARGÉ in red alongside. Reverse with timbre indicatif de chargement, Paris - Calais ambulant and AMIENS arrival (Oct 23) cds's. Roughly opened at reverse, nevertheless an impressive and correct franking with 40 c. for the double rate cover, 50 c. registration fee and 20 times 20 c. for the insurance, in total 490 centimes.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold