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Lot# 5629 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 5629 Bolivia

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    1878: Great Britain 1873 6 d. grey pl. 15, a used example lettered TI, on 1878 cover from Antofagasta to New York, tied by fancy framed gothic script "Franca" handstamp in blue with octagonal framed "10c. / CORREOS ANTOFAGASTA / 10c." handstamp alongside. Reverse with 'Lima / Pral.' transit cds in black (May 12) and, on arrival struck with 'New York / Due 5 Cents' handstamp (June 2) for incoming Ship Letter fee. The 6 d. adhesive with blunted perforations in the wing margin not detracting from the beautiful appearance and of no significance compared to the rarity of the cover. An exceptional cover of great beauty.rnProvenance: Collection Louise Boyd Dale & Alfred Lichtenstein, Harmers, New York, 17-18 Feb 1969, lot 285; Collection André Bollen, DF, Zurich, 29-30 March 1984, lot 11546; Collection Jaime Ortiz-Patiño, Spink Shreves, New York, 5 March 2008, lot 2041.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000 CHF