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Lot# 1392 - 210-212 Auction

  • Lot# : 1392 Argentina

    1867: 15 c. blue, horizontal lined background, a used example on 1876 double rate cover to Ireland per French Paquebot 'Senegal', tied by 'Buenos Aires / O.M.' datestamp in black. Octagonal BUENOS-AYRES / PAQ. FR. J. No. 6 datestamp in black at left. Charged in manuscript '1.60' in crayon and, in Britain at '2s.' to pay. Reverse with Dalkey cds (Sept 27) of receipt. Small piece of envelope missing at base but a scarce destination and usage (Argentina did not join the UPU until April, 1878).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF