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Auction: 9016 - Important Stamps & Covers of the World
Lot: 29

Cuba 1874 (Dec.) envelope to France, sent via the United States, locally franked with 1871 25c. pale ultramarine tied by Havana c.d.s., and additionally franked with United States A.B.N.C. 10c. (2) tied by "n.york steamship" datestamps of 5 Jan 1875 to pay the U.S. Packet Fee to New York and the convention rate to France, red "new york/paid" and "20" handstamp in the same colour, boxed p.d." and "Etats Unis/V.Angl. Amb. Cal." entry marking; the envelope and adhesives with a few tiny staple holes, otherwise fine and a rare and beautiful combination cover Estimate £ 8,000-10,000

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