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Lot# 4113 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 4113 Puerto Rico

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    1871 (Dec 27): Great Britain 1864 1 d. red pl. 81 and 1867 6 d. violet pl. 9, rounded corner perf., used on cover from San Juan to Cadiz tied by bold strike of the "C61" obliterator, in combination with Antilles 1871 50 c. grey-green pair (Scott 52) cancelled by oval network handstamp in black with FRANCO staright line adjacent. 'Puerto Rico' cds below (Dec 27) and reverse with British P.O. 'Puerto-Rico' cds (Dec 27) and carried on British ship with London cds of transit (Jan 10, 1872) in red. A few minor imperfections and small hole on front panel not greatly affecting the appearance of an extremely rare combination cover. Cert. BPA (1999).
    Starting bid : 3,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000.00 CHF