Auction 220 (part 1): EUROPE & OVERSEAS

1876: Cover from Buenos Aires to Marseille endorsed 'per Equateur' franked by Argentina 1868 Rivadavia 5 c. vermilion and San Martin 15 c. blue tied by 'Buenos Aires / OM' datestamp (Oct 26) and by France 1870 Siège 40 c. orange and 1871/75 80 c. carmine pair (Yvert 38+57) tied by octagonal BUENOS-AYRES / PAQ. FR. J. No. 2 datestamp (Oct 26) in black (Salles fig. 1073). Reverse with Marseille arrival cds (June 3). Argentinian stamps removed for checking and replaced, the cover with tear at top affecting one 80 c. adhesive but a scarce combination usage. Signed Goebel, Scheller.
Catalogue 220: Europe & Overseas