Auction Series 257-264 in Zurich Day 2

1870: Envelope with an insured value of 250 francs from Atigny to Launoy sur Vence, bearing Siège 40 c. orange, three singles in mixed franking with Sage 15 c. grey type II, all stamps with vibrant colour, tied by despatch "ATTIGNY ARDENNES 10 JUIL. 77" cds, CHARGÉ in red alongside. Reverse with timbre indicatif de chargement, ambulant and arrival cds's of the next day. Stamps show perforation irregularities at base, nevertheless an attractive cover and rare combination franking. rnNote: The total postage include the letter rate of 25 c., a fixed rate of 50 c. and an insured value fee of 20 c. for each 100 fr. or parts thereof, in this case 60 c., in total 135 c. correctly franked.
Catalogue 260: Italy, France and European Countries