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Auction: SW1002 - Latin America, including the Tito Collection - Part I
Lot: 511

1867, 5c. blue-green, fourth re-engraving, a splendid vertical strip of four, positions 20 / 32 / 44 / 56, ample to large margins, on single weight entire letter dated May 16, 1868 from Tupiza to Salta (Argentina). Each stamp showing the ´´contratos´´ inscription crossed out, thus denoting usage for postal purposes and cancelled by ´´criss-cross´´ strokes, with neat italic ´´Tupisa´´ handstamp alongside and Argentina transit represented by ´´Admón de Correos/Jujuy´´ circular handstamp on reverse. A delightful and rare exhibition item. Cert. Moorhouse. Ex Patiño. Starting Price US$ 1,500

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