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Lot# 813 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 813 France

    1849: 1 fr. carmine, three examples including a vertical pair, used on 1851 double rate entire letter to Rio Negro, Colombia endorsed 'Paquebot des Antilles-Southampton' at top, all tied by grills in black. 'Bureau Centrale / Paris' despatch in red (July 31), London transit cds in red (Aug 1) and struck on arrival with oval CARTAGENA / DEBE in red (unpaid) and '1½' rate marking in red. The adhesives with marginal imperfections and one crossed by file fold but extremely scarce.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF