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Lot# 7487 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 7487 Salvador

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    1874: "Contra Sello" Type II overprint on 2 r. green, used on 1876 cover to Bordeaux, cancelled in black with segmented lozenge (also tied by Calais entry marking) with despatch "LA LIBERTAD / SALVADOR" cds at left (July 10). Prepaid as far as Panama with British P.O. "PANAMA - TRANSIT" cds (July 18) in black. Thence via London (Aug 15) and struck there with "T / 1-70" accountancy marking in blue. Calais transit and charged with handstruck '23' décimes charge in black. The cover with file folds and pinholes away from adhesive and minor aging but a very rare stamp on letter. Certs. Scheller (2008), Moorhouse (2010).rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF