£140 - £200
1st & 2nd STAMP-SHORTAGE PERIODS - NOUMEA TRIANGULAR STAMP-SHORTAGE COVER + UNPAID TO FRANCE; 20 May 1876 stampless env. (some wear)to Paris with remarkably fine large black triangular framed "P.D/AFFRANCHI/EN NUMERAIRE/FAUTE DE/TIMBRES COLONIAUX/SCE DES POSTES NELLE CALEDIE" nicely placed on the front along with matching 2-ring Noumea cds and boxed "PD"; plus small 17 Feb. 1877 E (small neatly closed tear at top clear of marks) from Noumea to France sent when no stamps were available again; unpaid with v. fine Noumea "T" in triangle and matching 2-ring Noumea cds on the front as well as superb "7 [decimes]" arrival charge-mark. Attractive pair. (2 covers) [Ex Eastgate.]Cross Reference: FRENCH COLONIES, POSTAGE DUE STAMPS & COVERS
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