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Lot# 4161 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 4161 Bolivia

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    1878 (Dec 19): Great Britain 1873 6 d. grey pl. 14, a used example on 1878 cover from Cobija to Maine, USA tied by vertical "C.39" obliterator, fair strike but readable, with COBIJA despatch cds at left (Dec 19, code C), PANAMA transit cds (Jan 7 1879, code A) both in black. Charged on arrival for incoming Ship Letter fee with 'New York / Due 5 Cents' duplex (Jan 25). The sole recorded usage of the vertical obliterator on letter. Unique.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 3,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000.00 CHF