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Lot# 6133 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6133 France

    1867: Cover from Cherbourg to London, endorsed "via Southampton", bearing Napoléon laureated 30 c. brown-black, a fine and fresh example, cancelled by fair British barred 'A25' obliterator in black, corresponding tombstone "SOUTHAMPTON FRANCE MB" datestamp (Oct 1, 1870) alongside, reverse with LONDON arrival cds of the same day in red. An interesting cover despatched directly on the vessel, the adhesive cancelled upon arrival in Great Britain. Maury = € 2'200.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF