Heinrich Koehler offers an 1870 Envelope Sent from Paris to Yokohama
2017-09-11 Mon
The 365th auction by Heinrich Koehler Stamp Auction House in Wiesbaden, Germany will be conducted from 25th to 30th September. One of the highlights include a cover from Paris that was sent to Yokohama, Japan with a 1867 80-centime rose Emperor Napoleon III stamp, tied by a star cancel.A postmark reads “PARIS R. DES Vlles Hdrttes” and is dated 25th October 1870. A Marseille transit mark is dated 2nd November and Yokohama arrival mark is dated 25th December. The imperfections on the envelope are improved at right. It is a very odd destination for Ballon Monte mail. The envelope comes with a 2006 Roger Calves certificate and has a starting bid of €10,000.
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