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  • Lot# : 5578 Puerto Rico

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    1873 (March 11): Great Britain 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 156, 1867 3 d. rose pl. 8 and 1 s. green pl. 6 all used on 1873 printed envelope endorsed 'Per R.M.Steamer via Southampton' from Aguadilla to Genova, Italy tied by "F84" obliterators in black with fine "Aguadilla Porto Rico / Paid' cds in black (March 11). 'London / Paid' transit cds (March 31) and oval 'PD' in red, reverse with Genova arrival cds in black (April 4). Small trim at top and piece of envelope missing at upper right but a remarkable three colour franking, the 3 d. plate 8 being unpriced by SG used from Aguadilla and this is the second earliest date of use for the "F84" obliterator. A rare and most attractive cover.rnProvenance: Collection Edward Tresoldi Granger, Harmers, London, 26-27 Jan 1959, ex lot 391; Collection André Bollen, Harmers, London, 22 Sept 1993, lot 751.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF