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Lot# 4710 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 4710 Uruguay

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    1859: Thin figures 60 c. grey-lilac and 240 c. vermilion, the 60 c. just touched at one corner and the 240 c. with contemporary surface fault, used on March 13, 1861 quadruple rate cover to Buenos Aires tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp in black leaving the 240 c. clear at top where the major Plate Variety "Large Thin First "O" in Montevideo" shows clearly. Despite faults the 240 c. is rare on letter and this is is the sole example this describer has managed to trace with this variety on cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Consul Weinburger.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF