Corinphila Auction 284-290 Day 5

1868: Cover from Paris to Florence, bearing Napoléon laureated 10 c. bistre type II in combination with Siège 10 c. bistre, two single examples of each stamp, fresh and fine adhesives tied by clear Étoile de Paris '1' numeral obliterator, the leftmost stamp in addition by "PARIS PL. DE LA BOURSE 26 SEPT. 71" despatch cds in black. Framed PD in red alongside, reverse with FIRENZE (Sept 28) arrival cds and distribution handstamps. Horizontal file fold away from the franking, nevertheless and appealing combination to pay the 40 c. Italy rate.