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Lot# 5222 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5222 USA

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    Cunard & Messageries Impériales 1875: Cover from Richmond, VA to Buenos Aires, Argentina endorsed care of Forwarding Agent and "via England", franked by 1873 2 c. brown in a horizontal pair and 12 c. blackish violet (2) tied in black. "New York / 24" circular credit marking in red (April 6) and carried on Cunard "Algeria" with 'London / Paid' cds (April 19). Thence by Paquebot "Rio Grande" from Bordeaux to Buenos Aires with "LIGNE J / PAQ. FR. No. 6" datestamp on reverse (April 20) in black. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 139. Tiny flap faults but a charming and scarce cover.rnProvenance: Collection Edward S. Knapp.rn 
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF