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Lot# 1410 - 177-180 Auction

  • Lot# : 1410 France

    1874 (Dec 1): Siège 40 c. orange and Cérès 5 c. green in block of four as well as 10 c. brown on rose paper (2), all tied by Gros chiffre '5082' of Beyrouth to part outer letter sheet with Beyrouth cds in black and framed PD as well as framed PAQUEBOTS DE LA MÉDTERANÉE in red colour alongside, sent to Marseille with arrival cds on reverse (Dec 10). A rare and attractive presentation of the 80 centimes rate. Signed Dillemann.
    Provenance: Collection Paul Dillemann (Sale Hotel Drouot, February 1937), lot 222.
    Starting bid : 3,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF