Lot# 2207 - Auction 309-320
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Lot# : 2207 France
1867: Cover from Carpentras, endorsed "par Moulins Allier" and directed to besieged Paris, bearing Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue type I and 40 c. orange (2), all with fresh colour, tied by clear Gros Chiffres '740' lozenge of Carpentras, no despatch cds, reverse with ambulant "MARSEILLE A LYON 6 JANV. 71" cds, no arrival datestamp as usual. An amazingly fresh 'Boules de Moulins' cover and a very rare make-up of the 1 franc rate. Ex Provera.Starting bid : 750 CHFHammer price : 1,100 CHF