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Lot# 730 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 730 Salvador

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    1874: "Contra Sello / 1874" overprint in black on ½ r. blue, a block of four, used on 1875 cover to Bordeaux, tied by "FRANCO" framed handstamps in black. "Correos del Salvador / Paquetes" cds of despatch at right (Nov 24) struck in blue. "PANAMA-TRANSIT" cds (Dec 4) in black and thence via London (Dec 30) with cds on reverse in red. Struck there with "GB / 1F 90c." accountancy handstamp in black and charged "15" décimes handstruck due upon arrival in Bordeaux (Dec 31). The block with slight splitting and cover with piece missing at lower right but an issue of outstanding rarity on letter.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold