France, 1849, Ceres, 1fr bright vermilion, tied on piece by diamond grid cancel, ample to large margins, bold vivid color, Very Fine, an excellent example of this rare and distinctive shade; signed Calves. Scott Nos. 8 var. Maury Nos. 7a  €24,500 ($33,820). AN ATTRACTIVE USED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1849 1FR CERES ISSUE. $0 (Image)