Lot
2631 
France, 1870, Bordeaux, 4c very dark gray, horizontal strip of five, mostly large margins, tied by "2549" lozenge cancels, matching "Morteau, 18 Janv. 71" on 1871 folded letter from Morteau to Besancon, reverse with Besancon (1.18) arrival cds; light tone spot, file fold slightly affects strip, F.-V.F.; with 2015 Roumet certificate. Yvert No. 41 var. Maury No. 41 II e. Scott No. 40 var. Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE MULTIPLE OF THE 4C GRAY BLACK 1870 BORDEAUX ISSUE ON COVER.