Lot
1666 
France, 1870, Bordeaux, 40c blood red on yellowish, deep rich color, extra large margins except clear at right, tied by "2659" lozenge, matching "Nimes, 11 Fevr, 71" cds on folded letter to Ganges, reverse with partial Feb. 15th arrival cds, Very Fine and scarce use of this shade; signed Calves, with 2016 Roumet certificate. Scott No. 47 var. Maury No. 48 I l; €3,000 ($3,340) Estimate $750 - 1,000.