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Lot# 7455 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 7455 Mexico

    1874/80: Jalapa District 25 c. blue (20-74), a used example on 1875 entire letter from Papantla to Bordeaux tied by fine strike of oval framed "FRANQUEADO EN / PAPANTLA" handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 626) in black. Carried by Paquebot "Ville de St-Nazaire" with octagonal "VERA CRUZ / PAQ. FR. B No.4" well struck (Sept 18) in black (Salles fig. 1437). Taxed on arrival with handstruck '12' décimes charge for single rate. An attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF