Lot
3308 
France, 1849, Ceres, 20c black on yellowish, four large even margins, tied on small folded cover to Apt by two strike of "OR" (Origin Rurale) in circle with "86 Lourmarin" cursive handstamp at left, additional strike of "OR" at bottom right, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1995 Calves certificate. Yvert Nos. 3. Scott Nos. 3 Estimate $40,000 - 60,000.
AN OUTSTANDING USAGE OF THESE RARE MARKINGS, THE CURSIVE HANDSTAMP AND ORIGIN RURALE HANDSTAMP. ONE OF THE FINEST NUMBER ONE COVERS OF FRANCE IN EXISTENCE.