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Auction: 19048 - Dr. Edward Grabowski Postal History Collection of French Colonies
Lot: 1104

(x) Guadeloupe
1872 (6 April) entire letter to Brussels franked General Issues 1871-76 40c. (pair and single, one cut into at top, all creased and oxidised), "GPE" in lozenge of dots cancellation with Guadeloupe/Pointe a Pitre dotted circle datestamp below, "F./26" accountancy marking, blue entry datestamp and with arrival datestamp on reverse. Despite faults and exceptionally rare franking to a very unusual Foreign destination and the earliest recorded use of the "GPE" cancellation. Soluphil Certificate (2004)

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Estimate
€1,000 to €2,000

Starting price
€800