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Auction: 18046 - The Brian Brookes Collection of Martinique
Lot: 2284

French Colonies - Martinique. The Brian Brookes Collection
Franked Postal History
General French Colonies "Eagle" Issue
1867 (26 June) entire from St. Pierre to Lima, Peru, bearing 10c. and 80c. (2), one clipped at top, otherwise well margined, tied by "mqe" lozenges with alongside St. Pierre c.d.s. and British "a/panama" c.d.s., manuscript "1/4" in violet representing the British postage to Peru, with "martinique" and St. Thomas datestamps on reverse confirming the carriage through the British agencies, and arrival. After St. Thomas, then carried via Grey Town route to Colon. Very fine and rare franking to a scarce destination and route. Signed Calves. Maury 2, 6. Photo

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