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Lot# 530 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 530 Bolivia

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    Wreck Mail 1928: 5 c. green (five examples) used on 1933 cover to Birmingham tied by "Sucre / Bolivia" datestamps (June 7) in black. Uyuni transit cds on reverse and obverse of envelope with some water staining from "Cabo de San Antonio" accident (9 July 1933) due to a fire in the hold after leaving Las Palmas, Canary Islands. 387 bags of mail were destroyed, this cover saved and struck with fine "DAMAGED BY SEA-WATER" in black. Scarce. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF