Catalog archive | Auction 117

11.03.2011 - 12.03.2011

BRESAT SHIELDS 1875
Lot 2859
Lot 2859
Opening bid
400
18,33,U5AII
BF
1/2 Gr. orange, big shield issue 1872 together with 10 Pfennige issue 1875 as addition and at the same time issue mixed franking on postal stationary envelope 1 Gr. big shield issue 1873 addressed with violet-colored ink cleanly. When a correctly stamped letter going abroad, postage 25 Pfg., set besides K1 "LONDON PAID" more red with large K2 "LEIPZIG 12 MRZ 75" to London. On-custom use of the breast plate stamps as Pfennig stamps in the first six months of 1875. The 1/2 Gr. stamp has a small flat tear above on the right. The envelope is on the reverse a little defective. An attractively colorful and in postage paid combination on hand rare document in a good overall condition one.
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Accepted bid
370