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    1870/71: Bordeaux issue 1 c. olive on green, 4 c. grey (report 2) and 20 c. blue (Type III, report 2) all with four margins, used on 1871 cover from Marseille to Arles pre-paying the newly introduced 25 c. rate, tied by 2240 gros chiffres with Marseille cds (Oct 19) below. Reverse with Marseille/Lyon TPO cds and Cette/Bordeaux TPO of the following day. A rare three colour Bordeaux issue usage in superb quality. Cert. Calves & Jacquart (2009).
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold