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Lot# 924 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 924 France

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    Issued Stamps 1849/50: Ceres 1 fr. carmine, 40 c. orange and 10 c. yellow-brown, all with good to large margins, tied by roller cancel to 1852 printed matter entire (two flaps missing) detailing a change in interest rates for French Government bonds from Paris to Lisbon; asking the holder of such Bonds for instructions. The letter is endorsed "par l'angeterre" and bears a London transit (March 26), red PD and a "210" (Reis) Tax mark on arrival. Reverse with Lisbon (April 2) arrival. A very fine and attractive first issue three colour franking. Signed Calves. Cert. A. Diena (1974).
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF