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Lot# 6668 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 6668 Mexico

    Vera Cruz 1856: ½ r. blue, a very fine used example of rich colour with large margins all round, tied to 1856 cover to Vera Cruz by gothic dated "ALBARDO / Noviembre-3-1856" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1763 - this being the cover the illustration was drawn from). A delightful usage during the first rate period. Signed Jaretzky.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3118.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 850.00 CHF