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Lot# 6197 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 6197 France

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    French Shipmail 1868: Double rate Entire letter from Puerto Cabello to Malaga, bearing Napoléon laureated 40 c. orange in horizontal strip of four with fresh colour and good perforation, tied by Anchor lozenge with octogonal "PORTO-CABELLO 2 AOUT 70" datestamp and framed PD, both in black alongside. Reverse with several indistinct cds's incl. those from French shiplines. Minute tear at top of rightmost stamp, light horizontal file fold in the cover well away from the multiple, a rare Shipmail usage, the receiver had to pay eight reales upon receipt.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF