French Military Mail. 1871 (April 15) Cover to Bourg-sur-Gironde franked by 1863 20c, tied by "5118" lozenge with "CORR.D.ARMÉES/YOKOHAMA" cds in centre, a very fine cover rarely sent during the period of the "Commune" uprisings in Paris; ex Max J. Mayer. (Image)
Opening EUR 400.00
Sold...EUR 500.00
Closed..Dec-14-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 21DE
Lot No: 40587
Symbol: F
Cat No: 53, 57, 59
1874 (Feb 13) Incoming envelope from Paris addressed to Captain Lebon (Chief Artillery Instructor of the Military Mission to Japan) in Yedo (the old name for Tokyo before the Meiji Restoration), and sent by his mother, bearing perf. 'Cérès' 5c, 15c (bistre) & 80c, tied on dispatch, struck in transit on reverse with "YOKOHAMA/BAU FRANÇAIS" cds, scarce; ex Max J. Mayer. (Image)
