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Lot# 6181 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6181 France

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    1872: Triple rate Cover from Bordeaux to Vera Cruz, endorsed "pr Steamer San Antonio", bearing Cérès 30 c. brown in a horizontal pair and 80 c. rose in a horizontal strip of three, tied by BORDEAUX despatch cds (June 3, 76) in black. The cover was taxed upon arrival with '75' centavos in blue crayon for the journey from the port. Horizontal file fold well away from the franking, a correct 300 c. triple rate franking to Mexico which became a member of the UPU not earlier than April 1879. Signed Calves & E. Diena.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF