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Lot# 6144 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6144 France

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    1870: Cover from Besançon to Verrières, Switzerland, bearing Bordeaux 10 c. bistre, report 1 and 20 c. blue type III, report 2, two superb examples with large to enormous margins incl. parts of neighbouring stamps, tied by Gros Chiffres '456' lozenge with BESANCON despatch cds (March 27, 71) and framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with NEUCHÂTEL transit cds of the next day. Part of one backflap missing, nevertheless a most appealing cover, signed von der Weid; cert. Colla (1981).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold