Lot 3482

1969 (9 May) French 1st “Montgeron” 20c ATM stamp cover (Mi. Nr. 1.2), to Jougne and returned, in combination with defintive issue 5c in pair, tied by Montgeron cds. Arrived Jougne (12 May). With ‘RETOUR A L’ENVOYEUR 1891” cachet. It is the first ATM stamp issued in France. It was stopped from issuance on 30 May 1969. Existing examples are very rare. Catalogue price for cover EUR$3000.

1969.5.9 法國第一款“Montgeron”20生丁自動 化郵票封（Mi. Nr. 1.2），寄Jougne並退回，加 貼普通票5生丁雙連，銷Montgeron日戳。5.12抵 Jougne。鈐退回指示戳。此為法國首款自動化郵 票，並於1969年5月30日停止發行，存世例子甚為 稀罕。貼有此票之信封目錄價達3000歐元。