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Lot# 5225 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 5225 Chile

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    1873: Cover from Valparaiso to Dijon, France endorsed 'via Panama' at top, struck with octagonal "VALPARAISO / PAQ. FR. F. No 1" datestamp (May 12) in black (Salles fig. 1582 - 'piece d'amateur'). Carried on the 'Ville de St. Nazaire' as far as Callao, where trans-shipped to the 'Ville de Bordeaux' to Panama. Again trans-shipped at Colon travelling on the 'Louisiane' to Bordeaux (June 25) and charged '15' décimes due in black. A rare and most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF