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    80 r. slate violet used in combination with 1878 bicloured 300 r. orange & green tied by segmented cork handstamp to 1880 cover to Oloron, France with 'Rio de Janeiro' cds of despatch (Sept 15) at right. Carried on Paquebot 'Congo' with circular LIGNE J / PAQ. FR. No. 4 in black (Salles fig. 1063). The Steamer was stopped by Spanish Customs at Vigo and the Mails were transferred to the British Packet 'Patagonia' causing a Diplomatic incident. Cover trimmed at top and possibility of an adhesive missing on reverse but a rare cover and franking.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF