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Lot# 7016 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 7016 France

    1849: Entire letter with full content from Bélesta, Dept. Ariège to Chalabre, bearing Cérès 20 c. black on white paper, a fresh example with even large margins, tied by clear grille. At left the rare cursive "8 Bélesta" of the bureau de distribution and type 13 "LAVELANET (8) 20 NOV 1849" cds of the bureau d'attache. Reverse with arrival CHALABRE cds of the following day. A scarce cover from a small post office in Occitania. Signed Calves & Goebel.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF