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  • Lot# : 1375 France

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    1853/60: 20 c. blue (four examples) used on underpaid 1862 cover with complete original contents mailed from Paris to Copenhagen, Denmark tied by "E.S.2" lozenge in black with Paris cds (June 9) at left. Struck with "AFFR. INSUFF. / E.S.2." in black below and hexagonal "F. / 34" Convention marking in black alongside (Van Der Linden fig. 1169). Reverse with Thurn & Taxis and Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds's (June 11) and Copenhagen arrival cds of the following day. Charged "30" skillings due on receipt (equivalent to 7 silvergroschen), being the entire amount due with no credit for the original franking. A fine and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF