Auction 220 (part 1): EUROPE & OVERSEAS

1870: Siège 40 c. orange and 1871/75 Cérès 80 c. rose vertical pair, used on 1875 double rate cover from Paris to Mexico City tied by Paris Star '22' with 'Paris / R. Taibout' cds at left (March 19). Framed P.P. in red and private 'Voie de St. Nazaire' in blue at left. Reverse with circular LIGNE-B / PAQ. FR. No. 1 datestamp (March 20) in black (Salles fig. 1431) and carried on the 'Ville de St. Nazaire' arriving at Vera Cruz on April 18 where charged with handstruck '25 cs.' for internal delivery. A few imperfections but scarce.
Catalogue 220: Europe & Overseas