By: Harmers International, Inc.
lot # 343 - the fleur de lys collection mixed frankings
France/India Combination: 1854, Napoleon III imperforate, 80c lake on yellowish, margins 3 sides, tied by "1896" in lozenge on small envelope bearing MARSEILLE 6 JAN 60 c.d.s., manuscript "Overland Mail via Malta & Alexandria", on reverse Forwarding Agent handstamp, two CALCUTTA postmarks, one receiver FE12, thence letter readdressed and forwarded to JESSORE with India 1855 ½a blue (11) tied by "B1" in octagon, probable Jessore c.d.s. on reverse. Scarce usage.
Yvert 17. (Scott 19).
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
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