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Lot# 6167 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6167 France

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    1871 (Jan 30): Entire letter belonging to the famous correspondence of Mr. Hardon to his family at the island of Jersey, sent after the end of the siege and bearing Siège 10 c. bistre and 20 c. blue, two fresh and overall fine single adhesives, few perforation irregularities, tied by indistinct Étoile de Paris '3' obliterator with Paris Place de la Madeleine despatch cds and framed PD in black alongside. It is not understandable, why the PD was crossed out and why the cover was taxed upon arrival with handstruck '6d' due. Reverse with JERSEY arrival (Feb 10) cds. A most interesting item full of postal and social history, signed Calves.rnNote: In the text, after a final rant against the French generals, Mr. Hardon moves on to routine topics.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF