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Auction: 7038 - France & Colonies
Lot: 81

France 1849-52 20c. black on yellow paper, the wonderful tête-bêche pair on 1849 (1 Mar.) letter-sheet from Paris to Rennes; full large margins all round, close but clear at lower left, tied by two strikes of the grille obliterator in black. Exceptional condition and great rarity, with just eleven known. Signed Calves. Ceres certificate (2001). S.G. 23, £5,500 (off cover); Maury 3tb, €17,500. Photo Estimate £ 10,000-12,000

Sold for
£8,500