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Lot# 1099 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 1099 Argentina

    French Steamers 1864/1904: Small collection of covers/cards (8) and two pieces with 1864 entire with octagonal "CONF. ARGENTINE / SAINTONGE" datestamp (Sept. 12) rated "8" décimes in Bordeaux, two 1865 entires at double and triple rates each struck with "CONF. ARGENTINE / CARMEL" and carried on the same voyage, one taxed "16" and the other "24" décimes on arrival; 1868 entire letter from Montevideo to Genova struck with circular "MONTEVIDEO / PAQ. FR. K. No 1" in black (July 15), 1885 cover with Montevideo Concular seal in blue with Type Sage 25 c. bistre on yellow cancelled octagonal "BUENOS-AYRES / PAQ. FR. J No. 5" and carried on the "Niger", 1889 cover with Uruguay 1888 10 c. violet used to London on Ligne J (signed Lee), together with two colourful pieces and two later cards.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 360.00 CHF