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Auction: 18046 - The Brian Brookes Collection of Martinique
Lot: 2256

French Colonies - Martinique. The Brian Brookes Collection
Franked Postal History
Incoming Mail from France
1851 (30 Nov.) envelope from Paris addressed to a Lieutenant at the Marine Garrison at Fort de France, franked at 1fr.50c. rate with involvement of British ship, in this case the "Great Western" operating from Southampton, and bearing 1849-50 25c. (2) and 1fr., few margins slightly cut into, tied by "grille sans fin" with despatch c.d.s. and London transit at right; fine and rare. Maury €7,000. Photo

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