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Lot# 2176 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 2176 France

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    1870: Envelope with an insured value of 3'600 francs from Fismes to Chalons sur Marne, bearing Siège 40 c. orange, three singles and three horizontal pairs with the printing shifted strongly to base in mixed franking with Sage 5 c. green, 25 c. ultramarine (2) and 25 c. blue type II, all stamps with vivid colours and good perforation, tied by clear despatch "FISMES MARNE 22 MAI 78" cds, CHARGÉ in red alongside. Reverse with timbre indicatif de chargement and arrival cds of the next day. Cover with light file fold away from the mass franking, minor toning at left, nevertheless an impressive four colour franking. rnNote: First month of the new May 1878 tariff. The total postage include the letter rate of 30 c. for a double rate item, a fixed rate of 50 c. and an insured value fee of 10 c. for each 100 fr. or parts thereof, in this case 360 c., in total 440 c. correctly franked.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF