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Lot# 6194 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6194 France

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    French Shipmail in the Mediterranean 1871 (Dec 1): Entire letter from Marseille to Palermo, bearing Bordeaux 40 c. 'orange vif', a fine and fresh example with good to large margins and in a deep vibrant shade, tied by Anchor lozenge with "LIGNE X / PAQ. FR. No 5" cds, framed PD and framed "PIROSCAFI POSTALI FRANCESI", both in black alongside. Reverse with PALERMO arrival (Dec 4) cds. A most attractive Shipmail entire which was despatched directly to the steamer 'Nil', signed A. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1982).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF