Sale 989 — 2010 Rarities of the World

Sale Date — Saturday, 19 June, 2010

Category — France

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
304
c
Sale 989, Lot 304, FranceFRANCE, 1849, 1fr Vermilion on Yellowish (8; Yvert 7). Large margins all around, radiant color, tied by diamond grid, "Toulouse 16 JUIN 49" double-circle datestamp on cover to Gaillac, receiving backstamp of the same day, the cover with some slight wear but the stamp is in immaculate condition

VERY FINE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 1849 ONE-FRANC VERMILION ON COVER. THE STAMP IS IN PRISTINE CONDITION AND THE MARKINGS ARE ALL PERFECTLY CLEAR -- A GREAT RARITY.

Signed twice near stamp and with two backstamps. With 1966 Hunziker certificate. Yvert e32,500 as on cover. Scott Retail as used with no premium for the cover

15,500
15,000