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Lot# 4982 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 4982 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 34
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    1855: 2 r. violet-brown, a horizontal pair, slight scissor cut between stamps but with clear to large margins all round, used on 1855 disinfected cover endorsed 'via Canarias, Paquete Ingles' mailed from Cadiz (Sept 11) to Buenos Aires, Argentina tied by barred obliterators in black. Prepaid '1/-' (shilling) in manuscript and struck with fine Crown PAID AT TENERIFFE in black (Gi. CC2) with reverse showing 'Teneriffe' double arc cds (Sept 17). Internal docketing noting arrival (Oct 30). Four disinfection slits against Yellow Fever outbreak not affecting the adhesives. A remarkable and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF