France Pa Mi 4 A: 5 c. grey-black Parcel, course print, p. 14, imperf. at left

Condition: used (ʘ).

Issued: 1918.

Catalogue Reference: Michel Europa-Katalog Band 3: Westeuropa 2020 and Dallay Catalogue de cotations de Timbres de France 2007-2008.

Catalogue number(s): Pa Mi 4 A.

Seller's Reference: SB/(ʘ)/025.

Additional descriptive notes (if applicable): these parcel post stamps were issued to accomodate an increase in the tariffs for parcels.  They were to serve as a transition to the new tariff and were used as 'make up' values while parcel post stamps bearing the correct new tariffs were prepared and issued.

There were two printings of this stamp:

First printing: a course printing showing a large clover leaf under the 'N' of the word 'MAJORATION,' and;
Second printing: a finer printing showing a small clover leaf under the second 'O' of the word 'MAJORATION.'

The stamp offered for sale here is from the first printing.

The 5 c. grey black value from the first printing was issued with both with a line perforation measuring 11¼ and imperforate.  A line perforation measuring 14 is not listed in the Michel catalogue and no perforation variation is mentioned by Dallay.

It is assumed by the seller that the perforation applied to the stamp in this sale is a private one that was applied to imperforate examples previously purchased.  This is, however, an assumption.  The seller has not applied any premium to the price at which this example is offered for sale.

General notes:

1) Listing of used postage stamps: multiple copies: as my fine used material is of comparable quality, where I have more than one copy of a particular stamp for sale I list one generic sale for used singles and sets of postage stamps, showing one representative image of that particular item, but indicating how many copies/sets are for sale.

A purchaser who wishes to buy one copy/set will be sure that the item/set that they receive will be the one displayed in the image on the sales page. Once that stamp/set is sold, the image shown on the site will be updated with an image of a sale that I still have in stock.

If a potential purchaser wishes to buy more than one copy of a fine used postage stamp, and would like to see images of all copies available via eBid before they buy, or a purchaser would like to choose one copy from a range of possible purchases, I do retain an image library of all the material that I offer for sale. Images can be e-mailed upon request to assist in informing choice, so please do not hesitate to ask.

2) Shipping charges for multiple purchases: in addition to postage my shipping charges include a handling and packing charge. My basic charges for this item are shown on the sales page. However, postage, processing and packing charges for multiple purchases will be combined and will be based upon the actual cost of despatching a package containing all the items bought.

Purchasers who buy more than one item should ensure that they request an invoice, so that they benefit from the consolidated charge for postage and packing.