Lot 352
France, 1853, Napoleon III imperforate, 10c bister on yellowish, type I (14), 14 tied on 1855 folded letter sheet to Paris, forwarded to London, GB1P (11) tied, paying forwarding fees, two nearly complete "Forwarded by Baring Brothers" ovals and transit markings on reverse, contents concern Navel Ordinance, F-VF. Yvert 13.
Estimate 400 - 500
The letter is front the office of the Committee of Artillery of the Ministry of War requesting information a "system of manufacturing guns with wrought iron".
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| Realized $220 |
