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  • Lot# : 1770 Mexico

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    Mexico City 2 r. black on rose, a fine example used on 1864 entire letter to Madrid, Spain tied by 'Franco / Mexico' datestamp in black prepaying the rate to Vera Cruz. Reverse with British P.O. VERA CRUZ datestamp of transit (Feb 7) and London red cds (March 1) with Madrid arrival cds (March 3) in black. Charged on arrival with '8Rs.' handstamp in red for amount due upon receipt. Opens well for Exhibit display, a fine and rare entire. Signed Holcombe. Cert. Holcombe (1990).rnrnProvenance: Collection Isaac Backal (Oct 1989).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF