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Lot# 1052 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 1052 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 141
    1874 (July 1): Entire letter from Barcelona via Marseille to Genova, dated internally and externally "1 Jul. 1874", bearing 1874 'La Matrona' definitive 50 c. yellow, used on its day of issuance, tied in transit with Gros Chiffres '2240' numeral lozenge of Marseille, French "ESPAGNE 2 JUIL. 74 MARSEILLE entry cds in red alongside. Due to unknown reasons, the cover was taxed upon arrival with '6' decimi and a Postage due 60 centesimi was added and tied by "GENOVA 4 LUG 74 7 M." cds.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold