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Lot# 1730 - 205-209 Auction

  • Lot# : 1730 Portugal

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    Catalogue# : 6
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    1855: 25 r. blue, a fine example used on cover to Paris via Lisbon tied by '52' numeral obliterator of Funchal in black, with fine oval MADEIRA in blue at left. Disinfected with slits on arrival in Lisbon with transit cds on reverse (Dec 17) and thence, contrary to cover's instructions, via Badajoz (Dec 20) to Paris (Dec 27) by land. Charged with handstruck '10' décimes due in black on arrival. A fine and unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF