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Lot# 2253 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 2253 France

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    Far East: 1873 (Oct 4): Cover from Shanghai to Lyon, endorsed "Via Marseille", bearing 1873 Cérès 10 c. brown on rose paper, a horizontal tête-bêche pair and 1870 80 c. rose, three fine and fresh adhesives with good perforation, cancelled by Anchor lozenge, octogonal "POSS. ANGL. PAQ. FR. No. 8" datestamp (Salles vol. V fig. 300) and framed "P.D.", both in black alongside. Reverse with "MARSEILLE SPECIAL No ..." transit and LYON arrival (Nov 19) cds's. Lightest horizontal file fold well away from the adhesives, not detracting from this attractive and rare Shipmail usage from China, exceptional due to its combination with a tête-bêche. Ex Provera, signed A. Diena; cert. Brun (2022) Yv = € 6'500 / Maury T58 = € 5'000.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF