Lot 30247 – 1859 Dardenne 2d. blue, positions 69-70 with left stamp showing RETOUCHED NECK variety tied by barred oval cancels to 1860 wrapper from Port Louis to Réunion

1859 Dardenne 2d. pale blue, positions 69-70 with left stamp showing RETOUCHED NECK variety, just about touching at left, tied by barred oval cancels (leaving variety clear) to 1860 (Jan 12) wrapper from Port Louis to Réunion, reverse with arrival and “M&I” framed hs, some minor soiling, fine and very rare with only one other cover with this variety known, ex Ferrary, Burrus, Chand and “Tatiana”, cert. Brandon (2007).