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Lot# 5611 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 5611 Mexico

    1872 (Feb 27): Entire letter from Tampico to Guanajuato endorsed 'p. Paquete ingles a Vera Cruz', franked by combination of Mexico 1868 imperforate 25 c. blue on pink (39-71) tied by oval FRANCO EN / TAMPICO oval in black (Schatzkes fig. 1582) and Great Britain 1864 1 d. red pl. 147, two singles and a pair, tied by two strikes of the "C63" obliterator in black for the additional cost of the voyage by sea to Vera Cruz. Double arc "Tampico" cds of British P.O. adjacent (Feb 27) in black. Docketed internally as received (March 8). A fine and rare combination usage. Signed Todd AIEP.rnReference: Illustrated in: „Combination Mail of British P.O. Abroad“, page 28, by Geoff Kellow (1994)rnProvenance: Collection McGowan, RL, London, 25 Jan 1950, lot 88; Collection Robert Kempster, Harmers, London, 9 March 1989, lot 2435; Collection Dr. Paul Kornan, Harmers, New York, 27 Sept 1994, lot 112.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF