Lot# 7026 - Auction 321-332
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Lot# : 7026 France
1867: Registered cover Paris to Lauenburg/Elbe, Prussia, bearing Napolèon laureated 20 c. blue and 80 c. rose, two fresh and fine single examples with overall good perforation, one blunted perf., each adhesive tied by clear '18' Paris étoile, matching "PARIS / R. DE LONDRES" despatch cds (22 DEC 68) in black as well as framed PD and CHARGÉ handstamps, both in red and clear Prussian "AUS FRANKREICH PER AACHEN FRANCO" entry datestamp (23 12) in blue alongside. Reverse with French timbre indicatif de chargement in red, two PARIS transit as well as AUSGABE distribution (23 12) cds's. An attractive and interesting item full of postal history.rnNote: Denish rates until January 1866, thereafter the rates for the second Prussian rayon came into force with 50 c. for the single letter rate plus 50 c. fixed registration fee.Starting bid : 250 CHFHammer price : 260 CHF