Lot 70320 – 1865 (Feb 23) envelope from Birmingham to Brazil with 1862-64 9d bistre pair endorsed “pr French Steamer”

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Lot 70320 – 1865 (Feb 23) envelope from Birmingham to Brazil with 1862-64 9d bistre pair endorsed “pr French Steamer”
Stamp of Great Britain » 1854-1900 Postal History of the Perforated Line Engraved and Surface Printed Issues 1865 (Feb 23) envelope from Birmingham to Brazil with 1862-64 9d bistre pair endorsed "pr French Steamer"
Stamp of Great Britain » 1854-1900 Postal History of the Perforated Line Engraved and Surface Printed Issues 1865 (Feb 23) envelope from Birmingham to Brazil with 1862-64 9d bistre pair endorsed "pr French Steamer"
Stamp of Great Britain » 1854-1900 Postal History of the Perforated Line Engraved and Surface Printed Issues 1865 (Feb 23) envelope from Birmingham to Brazil with 1862-64 9d bistre pair endorsed "pr French Steamer"
Stamp of Great Britain » 1854-1900 Postal History of the Perforated Line Engraved and Surface Printed Issues 1865 (Feb 23) envelope from Birmingham to Brazil with 1862-64 9d bistre pair endorsed "pr French Steamer"

Lot 70320 – 1865 (Feb 23) envelope from Birmingham to Brazil with 1862-64 9d bistre pair endorsed “pr French Steamer”

Great Britain » 1854-1900 Postal History of the Perforated Line Engraved and Surface Printed Issues
Price realised
Unsold
Estimate
300 – 500 GBP
Auction date
Fri 30 May 2025 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

1865 (Feb 23) envelope from Birmingham to Brazil with 1862-64 9d bistre pair, tied by “75” duplexes, endorsed “pr French Steamer” and paying double the 9d rate, with Calais transit and on backflap a scarce French paquebot “POSTES FRANCAISES / NAVARRE” octagonal ds (Salles 1.008, rated 500), some minor cover foxing, a very scare multiple franking of the 9d as well as being sent via the French packet via Navarre.

Catalogue ref: S.G. 86
Auction
Spring 2025 Auction Series
Catalogue
Great Britain

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