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Auction: 7038 - France & Colonies
Lot: 97

France 1849-52 First Issue 1852 (5 Feb.) part entire letter from Paris to New York "Via Liverpool Per Steamer" bearing 1fr. carmine and horizontal pair of 15c. green tied by grille sans fin and by "br. packet/boston/5" (23/2) c.d.s. in black; stamps removed for checking and hinged back into place. A rare and delightful cover. Ceres 2, 6. Photo Estimate £ 6,000-7,000

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£5,500