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Lot# 677 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 677 Mexico

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    1868: Mexico 12 c. black on green imperforate (2-71), a used example on 1871 cover from Vera Cruz to Madrid, Spain tied by "Very Cruz" despatch cds (May 13) in black; in combination with France laureated 1867 40 c. orange tied by crisp "Anchor" lozenge of dots at left. Octagonal "MEXIQUE" Consular handstamp (May 15) in black (Salles fig. 1361) and reverse with two circular "LIGNE B / PAQ. FR. No. 1" circular datestamps (Salles fig. 1431) and carried on "Guadeloupe" to St. Nazaire. Underpaid by 40 centimes and taxed on arrival in Cadiz with large "1" peseta due marking in blue. A most unusual and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF