Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 6

1853: Cover from Niederbronn, Alsace to Frankfurt on Main, Hesse bearing Napoléon imperf. 10 c. bistre-yellow 'citron', a fine example and two horizontal pairs with overall good to huge margins, one pair shaved at top, each stamp tied by superb Petits Chiffres '2270' lozenge. Rare type 14 despatch cds (July 7, 1854) and framed PD in red alongside, reverse with distribution cds of the next day. A splendid combination to pay the 50 c. rate to Thurn & Taxis, a delightful cover ex Provera. Signed Calves.rnNote: The cover is directed to the Bethmann bank, one of the greatest bond issuers at that time.