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Lot# 2157 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 2157 France

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    1851: Impressive franking for triple weight from Bastia, "BASTIA 7 JANV .." to London. The franking of 2 Francs and 40 Centimes consists in a pair of the 1 Franc Ceres carmine and a single 40 Centimes orange, which applied for the triple weight of a cover to Great Britain (single rate was 80 Centimes). The pair has a precut almost, but not totally separating the two stamps. Handwritten ink "PP" and "Departe du 7. Jan : 1851", red boxed cancel PD, a bit over-inked and oily cancel "PAID 12 JAN 1854" in red, vertical registry fold not affecting stamps, transit cancel "PARIS 12 JANV 1851". Signed Calves.rnProvenance: Ing. Pietro Provera.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF