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Lot# 6280 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 6280 France

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    French Shipmail 1870 (Dec 1): Cover from Montevideo to Genova, bearing Uruguay 1866 10 c. green imperf. (Gi 30), tied with an indistinct MONTEVIDEO cds in a combination franking with France Napoléon laureated 80 c. rose, both stamps with good margins and perforation, respectively, both tied by light Anchor lozenge. Front struck with Shipmail's octogonal datestamp "MONTEVIDEO 1 DEC 70" (Salles fig. 1062) in black as well as framed PD in red. Reverse with "SUSA A TORINO" Italian ambulant and GENOVA arrival (Jan 4, 71) cds's. Sent with the steamer 'Lindh' to Bordeaux, from there overland to Italy. The sender had to pay 10 centavos for the inland part of the journey in Uruguay and 80 c. for the mailing to Italy via France. A fresh entire with an attractive two country combination franking. 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF