Auction Series 257-264 in Zurich Day 2

1867: Envelope from Varennes-s-Allier to Chalons-sur Saone, forwarded to Chagny, bearing Napoléon laureated 1 c. bronze, 4 c. grey type II and 20 c. blue type II, all with fresh colour and good perforation, each tied by Gros Chiffres '4104' lozenge, clear despatch cds (Oct. 2, 1871) alongside, reverse with Chalons and Chagny cds's and Bureau de Passe datestamp (Oct. 3). A fine three colour franking. Signed Calves.rnNote: On September 1st, 1871 the single letter rate was increased from 10 c. to 25 c. without new 25 c. Cérès stamps to be used. In September 1871 as can be seen in this case also a little bit later provisional frankings were used to overcome this lack.
Catalogue 260: Italy, France and European Countries