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Lot# 3190 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 3190 France

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    French Shipmail in the Mediterranean 1871 (March 13): Cover from Marseille to Chiavari, bearing Bordeaux 20 c. blue type III, report 2 in a left marginal horizontal pair, a fine and fresh multiple from positions 1-2, cancelled upon arrival by two-line "FRANCIA / VIA DI MARE" shipmail' handstamp in black, another strike alongside. Reverse with GENOVA transit and CHIAVARI arrival (March 14) cds's. A fine shipmail entire which was given direct to the vessel at Marseille harbour, cert. E. Diena (1982).
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 320.00 CHF