Lot 246
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.
Realized: $8,500