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Lot# 7678 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 7678 France

    1869/76: French Shipmail, group five covers incl. 1870 Santiago di Cuba to Barcelona cover with pair Napoléon laureated 40 c. orange, 1870 Montevideo to Malaga bearing Napoléon laureated 80 c. rose, which made its way via Lisbon and Badajoz, no Spanish due, 1876 Carupano, Venezuela to Santander bearing Cérès 1871/72 80 c. rose (def.) and two examples 10 c. brown on rose, arriving from St. Nazaire with the ligne B of the French vessels, taxed upon arrival with '1,20', also two covers from Marseille to Barcelona, the Napoléon and Siège 40 c. adhesives tied upon arrival by "ADMON DE CAMBIO BARCELONA" handstamps. Lot includes also a 1869 double rate cover from the French P.O. abroad in Smyrna and directed to Denia, bearing Napoléon laureated 80 c. rose and 40 c. orange, taxed with "8 Rs" due handstamp in blue.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold