cover 1872 (4 Mar.) double rate entire to Bordeaux bearing (1d.) pair and 1/- tied by double-arc datestamps, showing oval-framed "PD" with, on reverse, "LIGNE A/PAQ. FR. NO.3" and arrival c.d.s.; the entire with a few minor faults though a scarce and attractive 1/2d. franking. Photo | Christie's

Lot 402

402

cover 1872 (4 Mar.) double rate entire to Bordeaux bearing (1d.) pair and 1/- tied by double-arc datestamps, showing oval-framed "PD" with, on reverse, "LIGNE A/PAQ. FR. NO.3" and arrival c.d.s.; the entire with a few minor faults though a scarce and attractive 1/2d. franking. Photo

cover 1872 (4 Mar.) double rate entire to Bordeaux bearing (1d.) pair and 1/- tied by double-arc datestamps, showing oval-framed "PD" with, on reverse, "LIGNE A/PAQ. FR. NO.3" and arrival c.d.s.; the entire with a few minor faults though a scarce and attractive 1/2d. franking. Photo

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cover 1872 (4 Mar.) double rate entire to Bordeaux bearing (1d.) pair and 1/- tied by double-arc datestamps, showing oval-framed "PD" with, on reverse, "LIGNE A/PAQ. FR. NO.3" and arrival c.d.s.; the entire with a few minor faults though a scarce and attractive 1/2d. franking. Photo

Provenance

T.V. Roberts