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Auction: 7038 - France & Colonies
Lot: 244

France Anglo-French Accountancy Markings Exchange Markings "GB" The following section is lotted following the Salles (Tome VIII) handbook, with the James Van Der Linden ´Marques De Passage´ numbering system noted as well. Covers are listed in numerical order of Charge amount. 1871 (28 July) envelope from Port Louis, Mauritius to Paris with blue Mauritius c.d.s. on reverse, superb strike of "GB/40c" exchange marking in black, Marseille entry in red (31/8) and charged with handstruck 12 decimes. Rare on mail from Mauritius. Salles fig. 3036; VDL 1575. Photo Estimate £ 350-400

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