cover 1868 (2 Apr.) mourning envelope to Nice, bearing 1863 CC perf. 12½ 4d. bright rose (3, one with tiny corner crease) lightly cancelled "A05", showing red crayon "4", oval-framed "PD", London and Calais entry c.d.s. and, on reverse, despatch double-arc d.s. and London and arrival c.d.s.; the envelope with part flap cut away. A rare franking. Photo | Christie's

Lot 608

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cover 1868 (2 Apr.) mourning envelope to Nice, bearing 1863 CC perf. 12½ 4d. bright rose (3, one with tiny corner crease) lightly cancelled "A05", showing red crayon "4", oval-framed "PD", London and Calais entry c.d.s. and, on reverse, despatch double-arc d.s. and London and arrival c.d.s.; the envelope with part flap cut away. A rare franking. Photo

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cover 1868 (2 Apr.) mourning envelope to Nice, bearing 1863 CC perf. 12½ 4d. bright rose (3, one with tiny corner crease) lightly cancelled "A05", showing red crayon "4", oval-framed "PD", London and Calais entry c.d.s. and, on reverse, despatch double-arc d.s. and London and arrival c.d.s.; the envelope with part flap cut away. A rare franking. Photo