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Auction: SW1002 - Latin America, including the Tito Collection - Part I
Lot: 555

1874, June 17. Envelope from Veracruz to Portolín (Spain), bearing Mexico 10c. black (Veracruz, 50-74), tied by Veracruz cds, in combination with France 10c. bistre on rose and strip of three of 30 c., all cancelled by anchor lozenge matching Consular ´´Mexique/1-1´´ datestamp alongside with ´´Ligne-B/Paq Fr/N° 2´´ cds on back, being carried by the ´´Ville de St. Nazaire´´ to St. Nazaire and then conveyed to Santander (Spain). Backstamped on receipt. Some soiling and other minor imperfections, barely detracting from this rare combination cover which includes a most unusual French franking makeup to cover the single rate, which corresponds to a prepaid letter of 10 grams. Cert. Mepsi. Scott 107; Maury 54, 56. Ex Rosenthal. Starting Price US$ 1,000

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