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Lot# 5431 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 5431 Puerto Rico

    British Post Office 1856: Entire letter from San Juan to Cadiz, Spain prepaid '2/1d.' in red manuscript and mailed with fair "♚ / PAID AT SAN JUAN PORTO RICO" in black. Reverse with San Juan despatch cds in black (April 29) and mailed via London with red oval "PF" and 'London / Paid' cds. Thence via Calais (May 18) with these cancellations all clustered together, Cadiz arrival in blue on reverse (May 25) where charged "4 Rs." due Scott A119 = $1'000 / Gi = £ 650.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF