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Lot# 161 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 161 Mauritius

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    1844: Entire letter from Port Louis to Bordeaux endorsed "Indus via Liverpool" with reverse showing "MAURITIUS / POST OFFICE" despatch cds in black (July 27), landed Waterford, Ireland with double arc cds (Nov 8) and two line "WATERFORD / SHIP-LETTER" (Robertson fig. S2) alongside framed "TOO LATE" all in black. London transit (Nov 11) and struck there with framed "COLONIES / &c. ART.12" in red. Thence via Boulogne and charged '20' décimes due on arrival. A rare usage and a most attractive cover with all strikes very fine.
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF