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Lot# 5609 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 5609 Mexico

    1844 (Sept 27): Entire letter from Tampico by ship to Vera Cruz, mailed at the Mexican P.O. with circular 'Franco / Santa Ana de Tamalaupais' cds (Schatzkes fig. 1585) and '1' (real) charge mark in blue on reverse, prepaid '1/-' in red manuscript and struck with superb "♚ / PAID / AT / TAMPICO" in red and equally superb double arc TAMPICO cds in red on reverse. A delightful and scarce entire. Signed Todd AIEP Gi = £ 1'800.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF