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Lot# 3096 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 3096 France

    1862: 80 c. carmine used on 1864 single rate entire letter endorsed 'per West India Mail' from Le Havre to Havana, Cuba tied by dotted 1769/B gros chiffres with Le Havre cds (April 1) at left and framed P.P. in red. Carried on the Royal Mail Steam Packet Co. 'La Plata' to St. Thomas with British P.O. datestamps of arrival and thence per 'Conway' to Havana (April 22) and struck with framed 'NE.2'. handstamp in black on arrival.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF