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  • Lot# : 137 Cuba

    1874 (Dec 31): Cover from Havana via New York to Rouen, bearing España-type 1874 25 c. ultramarine, tied by HABANA despatch cds (month slug reversed) with framed "P.D." handstamp, both in black alongside. Additional examples of U.S. Banknotes 10 c. used to pay the packet fee to New York plus the Convention rate to France. Both US stamps and the Cuba definitive tied by bold "N. YORK / STEAMSHIP JAN 5" cds. "NEW YORK PAID" transit cds and a '20' handstamp, both in red as well as French "ETATS UNIS 18 JANV 54 V. ANGL. AMB. CALAIS" entry cds in black alongside. Two small pinholes in right stamp, just mentioned for accuracy, nevertheless a fine and rare Cuba - United States combination cover, seldom seen this attractive.
    Starting bid : 7,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold
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