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Auction: 22014 - Stamps and Covers of Asia
Lot: 697

(x) Thailand
Covers and Cancellations
Incoming Mail
1873 (1 July) envelope from France to "Monsieur Knecht Chancelier du Consulat de France Bangkok (Siam)", bearing 1871-76 5c. green pair, and thin figures 15c. bistre block of four and pairs (2), cancelled by small numeral "ep2" in lozenge of dots, showing Gare de Compiegne/(53) datestamp and framed "p.p." and "pd" handstamps alongside, on reverse blue Paris Etranger and red Singapore datestamps; the envelope a little damaged at right and with part of flap missing from the reverse. A fabulous 1f. 30 franking and a very scarce France-Thailand cover. Photo

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Estimate
£1,200 to £1,500

Starting price
£850