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Lot# 5159 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5159 Uruguay

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    Messageries Impériales 1875 (Sept 11): Cover from Buenos Ayres to Bordeaux endorsed "per Niger", franked by Uruguay 1866 10 c. green (Scott 36) tied by lozenge and France 1871/75 Cérès 10 c. bistre on rose vertical pair, small fault at base, and 80 c. carmine tied by dotted Anchor lozenge. Fine octagonal MONTÉVIDÉO / PAQ. FR. J No. 1" datestamp (Sept 11) in black (Salles fig. 1076) with red "PD" alongside. Carried on the "Niger" with Bordeaux arrival (Oct 8) on reverse. Part flap missing but a charming cover. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 109.
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold