Lot
261 
France, 1856, Napoleon III imperforate, 80c dark vermilion, clear to mostly large margins, rich vibrant color, tied by neat small numeral 1896 lozenge cancel on cover to London, England, matching "Marseille, 30 Mai, 57" cds and red London tombstone entry date stamp, Paris transit backstamps, Very Fine and choice, a lovely cover bearing an exceptional example of this scarce shade; signed Calves, with 2014 Roumet certificate. Scott Nos. 19 var. Maury Nos. 17Ag €1,775 ($2,450).