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Auction: 24011 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain and the World
Lot: 2285

(x) France
Post Offices Abroad
China
1873 (12 July) envelope marked Via Brindisi from Shanghai addressed to Seine, France bearing Ceres 10c. and 40c. horizontal strip of three with the middle and the right examples showing variety retouched '4' cancelled by '5104' in lozenge of dots obliterator and showing neat c.d.s. The reverse with neat La Varenne St. Hilaire (1.9) c.d.s., envelope with some peripheral faults not disturbing the overall appearance. A possible unique combination from China. Spink Maury 38g. Photo

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Sold for
£1,400

Starting price
£1000