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  • Lot# : 2757 Uruguay

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    1857/1935c.: Officials-the extraordinary and voluminous collection, with 1857 Official cover from the Spanish Legation to Gualeguaychu cancelled by framed "Franca" and oval "Montevideo" datestamp in green, postal stationery for P.O. purposes unused and used in 1870 (two covers), cover with the earliest known usage of overprinted "OFICIAL" issues (an 1882 three colour franking to Caracas sent registered via New York), 1880/82 issue with 1 c. block of 32, 5 c. green in a block of 30, 50 c. black in block of 12, 1 p. blue in blocks of four (3), 1884 1 c. green in blocks of four (5) etc. with multiples throughout and a selection of rather damaged complete sheets; covers abound with 50+ covers showing extraordinary frankings (all Uruguay Official issues are rare on letter). A marvellous collection for further study, in need of re-mounting for an exceptional Exhibit display. Viewing is a pleasure.
    Provenance: Collection E. M. de Bustamente.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF