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Lot# 3204 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 3204 France

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    French Post Offices in China 1866 (Aug 19): Printed matter lettersheet from Kanagawa, Japan, brought privately to China and despatched at the French P.O. in Shanghai to St. Étienne, endorsed "Via Marseille" and bearing a single franking of Napoléon perf. 20 c. blue, tied by Gros Chiffres '5104' numeral obliterator, "SHANG-HAI Bau FRANCAIS 19 AOUT 66" despatch cds in black, framed PD and indistinct Shipmail's cds, both in red alongside. Reverse with arrival (Oct 16) cds. Minor tears at top of cover, nevertheless a very rare and most interesting printed matter item from Japan via Suez on a French vessel. Signed Goebel & Lamy.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,100.00 CHF