Lot 1228 385th Auction - 1228

25 c. blue, tied by large dotted lozenge “5051” with cds. “ORAN 17 FEVR. 76 ALGÉRIE” alongside to an envelope addressed to a soldier in Mascara, reverse arrival cds. “MASCARA 18 FEVR. 76 ALGÉRIE”, taxed “4” on front for fraudulent usage, some minor perf toning, fine and rare usage of that famous postal forgery, signed A. Brun and certificate Scheller (2025)