Lot 40124 – 1871 (Nov 22) Cover to Lyon at single rate by British packet with 1853 10c & 40c and ‘Bordeaux’ 80c
Lot 40124 – 1871 (Nov 22) Cover to Lyon at single rate by British packet with 1853 10c & 40c and ‘Bordeaux’ 80c
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Price realised
1’400 EUR
Estimate
700 – 900 EUR
Auction date
Wed 16 Jun 2021 at 12:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1871 (Nov 22) Cover to Lyon carried at single rate by British packet with 1853 10c & 40c, as well as very fresh and large margined ‘Bordeaux’ 80c, tied by dotted “5104” lozenges with “SHANG-HAI/CHINE” cds alongside, backstamped on receipt, a rare usage in Shanghai of the ‘Bordeaux’ 80c; signed Roumet; (Yvert €4’000 for the 80c).
Catalogue ref: Yvert Y&T 21, 23, 49
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