Lot
2053 
France, 1859, Napoleon III imperforate, 80c rose on pinkish, tête-bêche, horizontal pair, mostly just into design with small stain on one stamp, in combination with 1853, 20c blue on cover to Baden, Austria, tied by "KS" dotted lozenge cancels with matching "Paris, 25 Sept, 61" cds, reverse with Salzburg transit and receiving postmarks; cover flaws including small piece out of top left corner and erosion in addressing, Fine appearance, still a presentable example of the 1859 80c Napoleon tête-bêche pair on cover; with photocopy of 1967 Roumet certificate. Maury No. 17+14 €27,500 ($29,540). Scott No. 20a+15 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Realized: $1,150