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Lot# 4368 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 4368 Spain

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    1845 (May 15): Cover from Santiago, Galicia to London struck on front with superb strike of double arc "CORUNNA" British P.O. datestamp (May 21) in red. Rareverse with London arrival (May 26) and rated '2/2d.' to pay in manuscript. An early usage, Parmenter & Gordon list the earliest strike as April 22, 1845, the datestamp in use for less than 18 months. Rare so fine.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF