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Lot# 2175 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 2175 France

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    'Affranchissement de fortune' 1870: Left half of a vertically bisected Siège 10 c. bistre in combination with Siège 20 c. blue, two fine examples with fresh colour and good perforation, each tied by Gros Chiffres '2953' numeral lozenge to cover from Pont Ste. Maxence to Rouen, light despatch cds (Sept. 18, 71) alongside. Reverse with two ambulant and arrival (Sept 19) cds's. Horizontal file fold, paper tear away from the stamps, nevertheless an appealing item with the bisected adhesive added to pay the new September 1871 rate, ex Provera. Cert. von der Weid (1986) Yvert = € 10'000 / Maury T36 = € 6'250.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF