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Lot# 565 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 565 French India

    Chandernagor 1877/79: Type Sage 25 c. ultramarine, a used example with clear to large margins all round, on 1880 entire letter to Bordeaux endorsed "Via Bombay & Brindisi" tied by faint "INDE / CHANDERNAGOR" cds (April 28) with superb strike alongside in blue. Carried on the P&O "Verona" from Bombay to Suez with "Col Fr. V. Brind / A Mod" transit (May 18) in red. Bordeaux arrival cds on reverse of a scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 220.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 240.00 CHF