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Lot# 5176 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5176 Argentina

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    SGTM 1875 (Oct 20): Cover from Buenos Aires to Milan, Italy franked by Argentina 1868 Rivadavia 5 c. vermilion, with imprint, tied by "Buenos Aires / OM" despatch cds (Oct 20), and by Italy "Estero" 30 c. brown and 40 c. carmine, in expectation of sailing on the Italian ship "Cristofo Colombo". The letter missed the sailing and was carried by the SGTM Steamer "France" direct to Marseille with 'Plata /Marseille' entry mark in red (Nov 16). Taxed on receipt as entirely unpaid with defective 1870 Italy 1 lire Postage Due tied by Milan cds (Nov 18). Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 116. Some faults but an unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold