CHEMIN DE FER (W.542)

CHEMIN DE FER (W.542)
1891 Tax on railway parcel delivery cards. Curiously, the Petite Vitesse service (local stopping train) was taxed more heavily than the Grande Vitesse (express train). 35c off-centre, 70c fine, both very fresh and first light hinge. Mint stamps of this issue are scarce.

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