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Lot# 3205 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 3205 France

    French P.O.'s in China 1869 (Feb 2): Triple rate envelope with full content from Shanghai to the Swiss embassy in Paris, endorsed "Per 'Overland Mail' - Via Marseille" and bearing a strip of three Napoléon perf. 80 c. rose, tied by Gros Chiffres '5104' numeral obliterator, "SHANG-HAI Bau FRANCAIS" despatch cds in black and framed PD in red alongside. Opened roughly, nevertheless a rare and most interesting item from Japan.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 420.00 CHF