Lot 3316 o
France, 1849, Ceres, 1fr Bright Vermilion (Vermillon Vif), horizontal pair, cancelled by neat roller grid (Gros Points), four large even margins, bright fresh color, Extremely Fine and choice; signed A. Brun, J.F. Brun, Miro & Baudot, with 2008 Calves certificate. Yvert Nos. 7a.Scott Nos. 8 var. Estimate $40,000 - 60,000.
ONE OF THE FINEST MULTIPLES OF THIS VERY RARE SHADE. CALVES CERTIFICATE STATES, "EXCEPTIONAL COLOR & VERY RARE". A TRUE GEM OF FRENCH PHILATELY!