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Lot# 3 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 3 USA

    Depreciated Currency 1863 (Nov 14): Entire letter from Montevideo to New York via Bordeaux, with octagonal URUGUAY / SAINTONGE French Paquebot datestamp (Nov 15) in black (Salles fig. 1031) and transferred in Rio to the 'Guienne' to Bordeaux, with manuscript '27' credit to France. Charged on arrival in New York with Depreciated Currency "N. YORK AM. PKT. 30 / U.S. NOTES 44" datestamp in black (Dec 31). Scarce and fine double Atlantic crossing entire.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF