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Lot# 6123 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6123 France

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    1862: Envelope from an officer of the French expeditionnary forces in Mexico to Strasbourg, bearing Napoléon perf. 10 c. bistre and 20 c. blue (2), three fresh and and overall fine examples, few nibbed perfs, tied upon arrival by Gros Chiffres '3465' lozenge of Strasbourg, clear "CORPS EXP MEXIQUE Bau K 18 AVRIL 65" despatch cds and framed PD, both in black alongside. Reverse with STRASBOURG arrival cds (June 11, 65). An interesting and attractive cover showing the officer's rate from Mexico with a British vessel, which came into effect on February 12, 1862. Cert. Robineau (1998).rnNote: Some of the French Fieldpost offices in Mexico seemed to lack the 'CEM' lozenge obliterator and left the franking uncancelled or used provisional obliteration by pen, compare Chauvet & Brun (2007) - Introduction à l'histoire postale, on p. 706.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF