Lot 10089 – 1867 (Dec 24). Cover from St. Pierre to Marseille with 1859-65 Eagle 10c and 40c, underpaying the double rate

Stamp of Colonies françaises » Martinique 1867 (Dec 24). Cover from St. Pierre to Marseille with 1859-65 Eagle 10c and 40c, underpaying the double rate
Stamp of Colonies françaises » Martinique 1867 (Dec 24). Cover from St. Pierre to Marseille with 1859-65 Eagle 10c and 40c, underpaying the double rate
Stamp of Colonies françaises » Martinique 1867 (Dec 24). Cover from St. Pierre to Marseille with 1859-65 Eagle 10c and 40c, underpaying the double rate
Stamp of Colonies françaises » Martinique 1867 (Dec 24). Cover from St. Pierre to Marseille with 1859-65 Eagle 10c and 40c, underpaying the double rate

Lot 10089 – 1867 (Dec 24). Cover from St. Pierre to Marseille with 1859-65 Eagle 10c and 40c, underpaying the double rate

Colonies françaises » Martinique
Price realised
360 USD
Estimate
150 – 250 USD
Auction date
Wed 13 Oct 2021 at 17:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1867 (Dec 24). Cover from St. Pierre to Marseille with 1859-65 Eagle 10c and 40c, both four margined and 10c with light crease, lightly tied by “MQE” dotted lozenges, underpaying the double rate (note ms “2” in corner) with red “AFFRANCHISSEMENT / INSUFFUSANT” hs, placed onboard French Line B SS “France” with “LIGNE B / PAQ. FR. No. 2” cds on reverse along with Paris and Marseille cds and charged “7” on arrival, fine.
Catalogue ref: Y&T 3, 5

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