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Lot# 370 - 182-185 Auction

  • Lot# : 370 France

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    1849: First Day Cover 20 c. black, a fine example with three large margins all round and right vertical margin close but clear of the design, applied to reverse of entire letter (dated inside December 31) from Paris to Mirepoix. The front panel with red manuscript "Affranchie au dos" and the front panel and adhesive cancelled by Paris "Bureau Centrale / (60" datestamp "1 JANV. 49" in red and lightly tied again on arrival with "Mirepoix" datestamp in black. Some sensible strengthening to the file folds to aid display, an extremely rare and attractive first day usage. Cert. Calves (2004) Cérès = EUR 75'000.
    Starting bid : 12,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 14,500 CHF