Rare Stamps and Postal History of the World
September 24-25

Our September 24-25, 2024 auction features solid selections of United States (including further material from the Larry Brasler stock), Canada, Great Britain & British Commonwealth, Latin and South America, European Countries, including Austria, France, Germany, Italy, as well as Poland, Russia, Spain and Switzerland. There is an old-world collection of Mixed Frankings and Redirected Mail, formed by a European gentleman, with an extraordinary selection of combination usages. Other areas areas are well represented, with China, Japan and Korea. As always, the sale contains 160+ large lots and collections, with individual country albums, worldwide accumulations in cartons, cover lots and much more. The sale will take place live via CherrystoneLIVE.

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #489
FRANCE Franco-Prussian War
1871 (17 Nov) FL from Metz to Lyon, franked with Alsace-Lorraine 2x10c, tied by departure cds, used in combination with French "Empire" 5c green and 25c blue, tied by blue dot cancels, additional Metz cds below, Paris transit and Lyon arrival pmks on back, minor filing fold at bottom, well away from the stamps, fine and uncommon combination of French Empire and Alsace-Lorraine adhesives
Envelope
Price Realized
$575.00

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