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Lot# 1231 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 1231 Spain

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    1850: 6 cs. black, plate 2, pair, types 28 and 29 used with pair of 6 r. blues, tied by a spider handstamp to a reduced Bill of Landing for the Brigantine Español Anunciación (5 Dec 1850), between SANTANDER and HAVANA (Cuba), with Santander datestamp and oval customs handstamp, reverse with receipt of the Ship's arrival in Cuba, some imperfections to the cover as is expected with rare Transatlantic covers, this being especially rare on account of the First Issue combination franking, both pairs exquisitely fresh, almost four margins, an exhibition piece. Cert. Comex (2018).rnProvenance: Alfred H. Caspary Collection, Harmers, New York, March 1958, lot 423.rn                rn 
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 17,000 CHF