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Auction: SW1006 - The Collector's Series, including important Chile and Portugal
Lot: 654

1880, Nov. 19. 1875 “Gauche Frérès” embossed 5c. postal stationery envelope endorsed “via Panama, Bordeaux” to Paderborn (Germany), additionally franked to pay the 40c. double rate with 5c. orangish red, two pairs including one adhesive defective at lower right corner and one single example, each cancelled by cork cancel with Puerto-Montt c.d.s. alongside in centre, with Valparaiso transit and German “Ausgabe” c.d.s. on back. As a result of the shortage of adhesives available during the Pacific War, it was authorized the usage of remainders of the 1c., 2c. and 5c. denominations of the 1867 issue in this very late period. An exceptional franking to an infrequent destination with the added significance of the usage during the Pacific War. SFC 16, 17, EP6.

Estimate
€1,500