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Lot# 3087 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 3087 France

    1862: Empire 40 c. orange used on 1864 single rate cover from Marseille to St. Miguel, Tenerife, Canary Islands, endorsed 'via Madrid', tied by Barcelona numeral '2' in bars handstamp in black (Salles fig. 615). 'Admon De Cambio / Barcelona / 3 Ctos.' circular charge marking at left and reverse with both Santa Cruz and 'Granadilla / Canarias' datestamps (March 20). A fine and scarce cover to an unusual destination. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF