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Auction: 19047 - The 'Rochambeau' Collection of France
Lot: 16

France The Rochambeau Collection
1849-52 "Cérès, The First Issue
40c. orange, retouched "4" variety, large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at right, tied by grille cancellation to mourning envelope, rated 26 May 1853 from Ecommoy to Essay, dated markings on front and reverse; very fine. A rare and attractive single franking showing the retouched "4" variety. Signed Roumet and with his Certificate (2017), Spink Maury 5f., €16,250

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Estimate
€5,000 to €10,000

Starting price
€5000