Lot 252
1861: 1 d. rose-red, no. wmk., rough perf. 14-16, in two horizontal pairs, used in combination with 1862 6 d. deep green, two examples on 1865 second page of entire letter (Duke of Polignac correspondence) to Paris at double rate, all tied by 'A10' obliterator handstamps in black. 'St. Vincent' single ring despatch cds in black (Nov 8), London 'Paid' transit cds (Nov 29) and 1/2 in red manuscript credit to Britain. The stamps all of excellent rich colour and a most attractive and scarce franking.
