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Lot# 350 - 205-209 Auction

  • Lot# : 350 Argentina

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    5 c. vermilion, crossed lines, used on 1876 cover to France tied by 'Buenos Aires' cds (May 27). Carried by French Paquebot with straight line POR SENEGAL at left and franked by France 1870 Siège 40 c. orange (2) and 1871/75 5 c. green and 15 c. pale bistre (Yvert 38+53+55) all tied by three bold strikes of octagonal BUENOS AIRES / PAQ. FR. J. No. 6  datestamps (May 27) in black (Salles fig. 1072) with further fine strike on reverse with Bordeaux arrival cds (June 24) alongside. File fold crosses one stamp but a colourful and extremely scarce combination cover. Signed Calves.

    Provenance: Corinphila sale 100 (June 1997), lot 1477.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF