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Lot# 5350 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5350 Great Britain

    RMSP / PSNC 1870: Entire letter from London to Cobija, Bolivia endorsed "Via Southampton & Panama", franked by 1867/80 6 d. mauve pl. 9 and 1 s. green pl. 4 tied by London duplexes (Dec 1). Carried on the "Nile" to Colon. Thence by PSNC vessel to Callao and South to Cobija with fine strike of British P.O. "COBIJA" arrival (Jan 8, 1871) in black on obverse. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 208. Small fault to the 6 d. adhesive but an attractive usage to an unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 175.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 175.00 CHF