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Lot# 1376 - 177-180 Auction

  • Lot# : 1376 France

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    1853/60: 20 c. blue and 40 c. orange, each with margins all round, used on 1860 underpaid cover from Paris to Altona tied by "C.S.1" petit chiffres with Paris despatch cds (Aug 17) alongside. Struck with "AFFR. INSUFF. / C.S.1" in black below and manuscript "30" (skilling) in red crayon, the cover was charged Postage Due for the full amount. Reverse with Thurn & Taxis and Danish P.O. in Hamburgs cds's (Aug 19) and Altona arrival cds of the same day. A fine and appealing cover.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF