Lot# 1383 - 196-201 Auction

1 franc dull vermilion, used example with touched to large margins, thin not affecting frontal appearance, cancelled by floral 'Rosette' handstamp in black, used at the Place de la Bourse Post Office (Bureau J) for a few days - believed to be in use from January 7-12, 1849 only, thus for six days during the second week of issue. An extraordinarily rare stamp and cancellation. Signed Roumet. Cert. Roumet (2006) Yvert = EUR 17'000.