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  • Lot# : 722 Reunion

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    Réunion. 1840: Cover to France struck with circular DIR.TION DES POSTES DE L'ISLE DE BOURBON / ST. DENIS handstamp in black, struck on entry into France with 'Outre-Mer / Nantes' cds in red. Reverse with slight tear on flap and Bordeaux and Hyeres cds's (July 27), charged 11 décimes due in manuscript. A rare handstamp and a scarce cover.
    Note: The circular DIR.TION DES POSTES DE L'ISLE DE BOURBON / ST. DENIS handstamp was applied between 1835-1841 on arrival or on mail to France from the villages of St. Benoit, St. Louis, St. Paul or St. Pierre only.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF