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Lot# 994 - 202-204 Auction

  • Lot# : 994 France

    Monaco 1871/75: 30 c. brown and single and vertical strip of three 80 c. carmine, all used on 1875 registered cover from Monaco to Tarbes endorsed 'Valeur treize cent francs' at top, all tied by fair strikes of scarce '2387' gros chiffres with MONACO datestamp of despatch alongside (Oct 23) in black. Red CHARGÉ and rate box at lower left and reverse with five red wax seals and arrival cds. Minor aging but a very rare fore-runner cover.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF