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Lot# 5182 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5182 Belgium

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    Catalogue# : 17
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    Tait & Co. 1869: Entire letter from Antwerp to Buenos Ayres, Argentian endorsed "Pr. City of Rio Janeiro" franked by 1866 40 c. rose (2) tied by dotted "12" obliterators in black. "Anvers" despatch cds (Sept 30) alongside and framed "P.P.". Carried on the Tait & Co. Steamer via Falmouth. Reverse with scarce "CONF.N ARG.N / PAQ. BELGE" datestamp in black (Oct 1). Manuscript '2/4' in blue crayon (adarmes) on obverse. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 117. Minor file folds but a most attractive and rare entire.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold