Lot
1186 (
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France, 1869, 5fr gray lilac on lavender, two strips of 4, pair and four singles. In combination with 1871-75, 25c blue, type II, vertical pair + 80c rose, horizontal strip of 5 on oversize linen front, all canceled by "22" in dotted star cancels, "Paris, 8 Mai, 74 "cds attached at bottom left; few faults on 5fr stamps at top, otherwise Very Fine, A Remarkable 1869 5fr Multiple Franking and an Outstanding Exhibition Item. Maury No. 33+57+60 II. Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
Realized: $4,750