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Lot# 6139 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6139 France

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    1870: Entire September letter from Molinges to Lyon, bearing Bordeaux 1 c. olive report 3, a spectacular block of five from the upper margins with positions 6-8/11+12 in mixed franking with Siège 20 c. blue, each adhesive tied by Gros Chiffres '2383' lozenge, with superb type 24 cogwheel MOLINGES despatch cds (Sept 15, 1871) alongside. Reverse with LYON arrival cds of the same day. Horizontal file fold through the lower stamps, Siège with corner irregularities, nevertheless an interesting and appealing combination to pay the new 25 centimes rate introduced at the beginning of that month. Signed Lamy Maury = € 3'700 for a block of four on cover.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 148 (Feb 2007), lot 1996.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF