Heinrich Köhler 385 Auction – Day 1

1855 (January), Jersey to Falaise, disallowed prepayment of French postage, cover franked with two 1854 20c blue (Type I), one with good to large margins all around, the other into design at foot, cancelled with “1441” dotted lozenge of the Granville boite mobile, red “Iles C / Granville” c.d.s. at left, further struck with red boxed “PD”, prepayment of French postage on mail from Jersey via Granville being contrary to regulations, the stamps and “PD” mark were crossed-out in pen, with manuscript notation “timbres poste insuffisante” written at top and “7” due marking written on front, reverse with Caen and Falaise (27 Jan) c.d.s. backstamps, some edge creasing and spots of light staining, but a scarce usage; with 2015 Roumet certificate.