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Lot# 3188 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 3188 France

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    French Shipmail in the Mediterranean 1858 (Nov 25): Entire letter from Marseille to the Vice-Consul of Portugal in Genova, making its journey on the vessel MÉROVÉE, bearing 1853 Napoléon imperf. 10 c. bistre Type I, 20 c. blue type I and 40 c. orange, three fine and fresh examples with fair to large margins, tied by Anchor lozenge on the vessel with the Ship's "MÉROVÉE 25 NOV. 58" cds (Salles fig. 795) and framed PD, both in black as well as crisp three-line "PIROSCAFI POSTALI FRANCESI" handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with GENOVA arrival (Nov 28) cds. Correct franking to Sardinia with Shipmail in the rate of July 1851, in addition an extremely rare Paquebot cancellation, Salles did not know any covers with adhesives. Signed Calves.rnReference: Salles - Poste Maritime Française, Volume II on page 104.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600.00 CHF