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Lot# 6203 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6203 France

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    French Shipmail from the Americas 1874 (Dec 10): Envelope from Montevideo to Lisbon, endorsed "per Niger", bearing Cérès 80 c. rose in a combination franking with Uruguay 1866 10 c. green perforated (Gi 34). The Uruguay definitive tied by bold lozenge, the French adhesive tied on board of the steamer 'Niger' by clear Anchor lozenge, thimble MONTEVIDEO despatch cds in blue (Dec 10) and superb octagonal "MONTEVIDEO / PAQ. FR. J No1" Consular datestamp (Dec 11) in black alongside. Upon arrival in Lisbon the reverse was struck by "P. TRANSATLANTICO 3/1 (75)" arrival cds in red. The cover was taxed and struck on front with '150' (reis) due for the journey within Lisbon. Cover roughly opened not affecting the franking, a very rare Shipmail combination from Uruguay to Portugal full of postal history, partially prepaid by the sender for the journey within Montevideo and for the transatlantic journey, unpaid for the journey within Lisbon. Certs. A. Diena (1975), Brun (2022).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF