Disinfected at Marseille 1831/32: rastel perforation

  • A letter sent from Algier to Mulhouse in October 1831.

    Disinfected in Marseille (cachet "Purifiée à Marseille." on back of the cover) with a rastel.


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  • A message from Guy:


    "The rastel of Marseilles was used during a very, very short period (1831-1833) : the exact dates are in my book. Less than 15 such letters are actually known !"