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Lot# 436 - 182-185 Auction

  • Lot# : 436 France

    Exposition Universelle, Paris 1866/67: Covers (4 and a front) with printed and handstamped envelope for the Commission Impériale sent stampless with circular 'Exposition Universelle De 1867 A Paris' blue cachet on reverse, similar front with superb March 1867 'Exposition Universelle / Postes' cds, 1867 covers with 20 c. blue used to Lille or Roubaix cancelled by 'EU' lozenge of dots with 'Exposition Universelle / Postes' at left (Oct 26); and a rare cover to Vienna with imprint 'K.K.Osterr. Commission für die Pariser Weltaustellung' bearing France 20 c. and 40 c. tied by 'EU' lozenge, the envelope with red embossed seal on reverse 'Commisariat D'Autriche'. A generally fine and rare group.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold