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Lot# 540 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 540 Bolivia

    Stamp Shortage 1867/85c.: The collection of covers (20) all sent stampless during the pre-War and post-Pacific War period when stamps were unavailablke at many Post Offices with 1867 entire from Cobija to Pisagua with framed "FRANCA", 1873 entire with oval "10 cs. / COCHABA" handstamp and a fancy example from COLQUECHACA, 1878 cover with '10' handstamp and Potosi cds to Sucre, 1880 entire showing oval "POTOSI / FRANCA", 1882 entire with oval "FRANCA / HUANCHACA" in red, cover with framed "FRANCA / CARACOLES" etc. Viewing recommended, a fine collection. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF