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  • Lot# : 1187 France

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    French P.O. in Alexandria 1853: France 10 c. bistre, 20 c. blue, 80 c. carmine (2, in differing shades), all with margins all round, the 10 c. close and applied slightly off the edge of the cover; used on 1860 double weight registered cover to Aix en Provence, France tied by 3704 petit chiffres and by 'Alexandrie / Egypte' cds (Sept 21). Straight line CHARGÉ below in black and framed 'P.P.' in black. Reverse with rate box and Marseille cds and Aix arrival cds. An exceptional franking from Alexandria in fresh and fine quality. Signed Holcombe.

    Provenance: Collection Emile Antonini.
     
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF