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Auction: SW1002 - Latin America, including the Tito Collection - Part I
Lot: 1299

1824-76. French Maritime Mail. 40 covers to Belgium, Denmark, France, German States, Great Britain, Italy, Newfoundland, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, USA, with some items being detailed written-up, including some unusual destinations, scarce exchange accountancy markings, early mail in the 1820"s with French maritime entries, Atlantic Ocean double crossing mail, forwarding agent involvement, very rare usages of the "Brésil" consular octagonal datestamps of Rio de Janeiro and Bahia (Salles fig. 1.054 & 1.055 = "RR, pièces d"amateur"), mail carried by the infrequent "Touche et Cie." maritime company, etc.. Also with couple of items originating from Argentina and Uruguay. Viewing highly recommended for this quite comprehensive balance. Starting Price US$ 2,000

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$6,500