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Lot# 7654 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 7654 USA

    1861: Jefferson, 5 c. red-brown, used on cover, from NEW YORK to BILBAO (Spain), neatly tied by attractive red lined oval, 'NEW YORK:BR.PKT. PAID' in red alongside (16 Sep), endorsed 'Via England per asia', with Spanish '4R.' charge mark in blue, to reverse London transit datestamp in red (29 Sept 1862), horizontal filing crease centrally not affecting very fine stamp which is a vibrant strong printing, lovely shade with fine detail, a scarce and exceptional single franking to Spain.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold