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Lot# 2853 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 2853 Cuba

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    Ingoing 1837 (Aug 9): Entire letter from Bremerhaven, Germany to Havana, conveyed by the Spanish vessel 'Virgen de Gracia' with add. endorsement indicating its captain 'Capt. Cardoña', struck on arrival with '8' due marking and 'NE' handstamp with 'N' inverted. Manuscript notation "care of Mr. H. Rottmann" denoting involvement of a forwarding agent. Cover splitting along one edge and the usually found toning, nevertheless a very rare destination in this early period, in addition bearing a rare marking of the Cuban "Empresa de Correos Maritimos".
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold