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Lot# 4554 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 4554 Mexico

    Vera Cruz 1856: 4 r. carmine, two fine examples with large margins all round, used with fine single 2 r. green on 1857 cover to Jalapa at rare 10 reales rate, all tied by oval dated VERA CRUZ datestamps (Schatzkes fig. 1744) in black (January 4). One 4 r. crossed by vertical file fold, but of stunning visual appearance and an exceptional cover. Signed Todd AIEP.rnrnProvenance: Collection Peter Broennimann, Corinphila sale 192, Nov 2014, lot 4102.rn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF