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1943 (Aug. 24) 1.20fr Pétain postal card from Vichy France sent to Lausanne, Switzerland franked with two 10c Mercurys and 1fr Pétain tied by 'Valence-Gare / Drôme' postmarks. Sent via Italy with three different Italian Censors' cachets in red. Handwritten message in French on reverse, Second World War

France & Colonies / Covers & Postcards

Sent via Italy on account of rapidly growing French Resistance activity near the Swiss border during Summer 1943.

Estimate $100

Catalog: Scott 356, 437
Condition: Used.
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Worldwide Proofs, Varieties, Rare Stamps & Postal History
Auction 49
February 17 - 20, 2026
United States United States , Black Mountain , NC

An extraordinary auction of worldwide proofs — die proofs, master die proofs, deluxe die proofs, trial color proofs, plate proofs. Also rare specimens, varieties, scarce stamps, and unique postal history treasures from across the globe.

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