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Lot# 5251 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5251 Venezuela

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    Messageries Impériales 1875 (Oct 18): Entire letter from La Guaira to Malaga, Spain at double rate, franked by France 1871/75 Cérès 5 c. green on greenish, 15 c. bistre and 80 c. carmine, all in horizontal pairs, tied by dotted Anchor lozenge in black. Carried on Ligne E Paquebot "Cacique" to Fort de France and Ligne B "Ville de Bordeaux" to France. Reverse with circular "LIGNE B / PAQ. FR. B No. 1" datestamp (Oct 29) and Santander cds (Nov 12) and Malaga arrival (Nov 15). Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 155. Small imperfections but a charming and rare entire.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF