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Lot# 4547 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 4547 Mexico

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    1847 (July 1): Entire letter from Vera Cruz (under U.S. Occupation), mailed to London and endorsed 'p. Boston Steamer'. Carried via New Orleans with datestamp (July 18) on front in blue and struck with PAID in same ink. Reverse with oval FORWARDED BY / SCHMIDT & Co. / NEW ORLEANS cachet in red. Obverse with '30' (cents) charge deleted and charged '4s.' due upon receipt (Aug 14). A fine and scarce entire that opens well for display.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF