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Lot# 901 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 901 Mexico

    Tampico 1868: 6 c. black on buff, an imperforate horizontal pair used on 26 April 1871 entire letter to Bordeaux tied by oval "FRANCO EN / TAMPICO" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1582). Carried on British Packet via London with red cds of transit on reverse and struck there with framed "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking. Charged '10' décimes due upon arrival (May 29). An attractive and scarce usage. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF