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Lot# 5001 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 5001 Argentina

    1809 (Sept 13): Entire letter from Buenos Aires to Frederick Huth in Coruña, Spain struck with straight line MONTEVIDEO transit handstamp in red with large "10 Rs." due marking applied in orange ink upon arrival. A rare entire, presumably Huth was accompanying and supplying the British Forces in the Peninsular War (the Battle of Corunna was fought in January 1809). Rare.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF