Lot
2183 
France, 1871, Ceres, 10c brown on rose, small numerals, tête-bêche pair. In combination with 1872, 80c rose on 1874 folded letter to St. Thomas, tied by "2240" lozenge cancels with matching "Marseilles, Sept 14" origin cds, red London transit cds and "St. Thomas, Oc 2" receiving backstamp; pair with small neat hole in right stamp, Very Fine appearance, still a very rare franking and destination combination. Scott No. 55a+63 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $2,200