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Lot# 2948 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 2948 Mexico

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    1872: Vera Cruz District 12 c. blue, imperforate (50-73), a used example with good even margins all round but trivial stain spot, tied to 1873 entire letter to Havana, Cuba by "Correo / Vera Cruz" datestamp in black (Feb 2). Passed to British Post Office for onward transmission and struck with "♚ / PAID / AT / VERA CRUZ" in black (Gi CC3 = £ 1'000) with '4d.' prepaid in red crayon. Reverse with British P.O. Vera Cruz cds and Havana arrival (Feb 6) datestamp where charged '3' reales for local delivery. Slightest of aging due to destination but an extremely rare entire. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold