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"

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

Prix réalisé

Invendu

Estimation

300 – 500 GBP

Date de vente

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

Vente aux enchères

Spring 2025 Auction Series

Catalogue

Great Britain