Corinphila Auction 284-290 Day 5

1852: Entire letter mailed from Beauzée to Vouziers bearing two single examples of Présidence 10 c. bistre yellow, fine examples with good to large margins, each tied by indistinct Petits Chiffres '336' numeral lozenge, despatch cds (July 30, 54) alongside. Reverse with clear arrival cds of the next day. Late usage of this issue in 1854, correctly used to pay the 20 c. office to office rate which came into force on July 1st, 1854, therefore in addition a first month usage of the new rate. Signed Bühler Maury 9a = € 3'000 for a pair on cover.