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Lot# 337 - 205-209 Auction

  • Lot# : 337 Argentina

    5 c. carmine rose, imperforate without watermark on thin smooth paper, Provisional printing from old plates (8th printing), a superb used example in a clear carmine shade, used on second sheet of 1872 letter to Rosario tied by 'Buenos Ayres / O.M.' datestamp of the Oficina Maritima (July 10). Slight ink spot from cancel at top but a very fine and rare usage.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF