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Lot# 1644 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 1644 Spain

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    Carlist War 1873/76: Great Britain 3 d. rose (Gi 143) used on entire letter from London to care of Labadens & Co. in Ainhoa, Pyrennes, France tied by London EC duplex in black (Nov 10) with two oval 'PD' handstamps in red at left. Two arrival datestamps of Espelette cds (Nov 12 and 13) on reverse and then hand-carried across the border and sent on to Santesteban (Doneztebe) with Carlist Post March 1875 50 c. green imperforate applied over the British adhesive and cancelled in black. An extraordinary combination franking to cross the French border and Pyrennes and ensure arrival. Signed A. Roig.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 2,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF