Lot 2194
France, 1849, 20c black on yellowish, tête-bêche (Maury T3a), horizontal pair with ample to large margins, tied by lozenge cancels and by "Paris, 11 Sept. 49" c.d.s. on folded letter to Issoudun, backstamped green Compagnie du Soleil (insurance) illustrated corner card (matching printed company logo on the letterhead) and Issoudun receiver 12 Sept, Very Fine and rare. Scott 3ac. Yvert 3d.
Maury €17,000 ($18,360)
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS CLASSIC FRENCH RARITY ON COVER.
Expertization: signed J-F Brun, 2003 Roumet Certificate.
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