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Lot# 4552 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 4552 Mexico

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    Mexico City 1856: 2 r. green, a used example with fair to good margins, used on 1858 entire letter to Bordeaux tied by 'Franco / Mexico' cds in black. Reverse with British Post Office "Vera Cruz" double arc cds (April 4) and carried on Royal Mail Steamer to London (May 4). Struck there with framed "GB / 1F 60c." Accountancy marking and charged '16' décimes handstruck on delivery. A fine and scarce usage of the first issue to an overseas destintion.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF