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Lot# 6733 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 6733 Uruguay

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    1858 (March): Carrier 180 c. green, a used example with ample to large margins all round, position 4 on the bloc report of 30 subjects, used on 1858 double rate cover to Buenos Aires, Argentina tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Sept 21) in black. Some acid ink at base of cover and a few imperfections to the back flap of no significance, this being one of the rarest adhesives on letter in classic South American philately. Signed Diaz, Peter Holcombe and Emanuel J. Lee. Certs. Diaz Paulos (1980), P. Holcombe (1996).rnrnProvenance: Collection Fausto Diaz Paulos, Corinphila sale 66, June 1981, lot 7557.rn                   Corinphila sale 91, March 1996, lot 7404.rn 
    Starting bid : 10,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 32,000.00 CHF