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Lot# 7492 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 7492 Uruguay

    1866/67: 10 c. green, perf. 8½-13½, a used example on 1873 cover to Bordeaux, carried by a non-Contract 'bâtiments du commerce' Steamer, endorsed at top "Par Liffey", tied by numeral handstamp with "Correo / Montevideo" cds (May 31) in black at left. "OUTREMER / PARIS" entry marking (1 July 1873) in blue; the letter struck with handstruck '8' décimes handstamp in blue: 1st July 1873 being the first day of the new reduced rate by private ships: 8 décimes for 10 grams. Rare.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold