Lot 10114 – Belgium. 1877 (Apr 18). Entire from Antwerp to Buenos Aires, with 1870 5c and 1F

Belgium. 1877 (Apr 18). Entire from Antwerp to Buenos Aires, with 1870 5c and 1F tied by Anvers cds, endorsed “via Bordeaux” paying the UGP rate via France (inland 25c and French 80c), with France entry and Bordeaux transit, put onboard Ligne J SS “Senegal” with Buenos Aries arrival, very fine.

Note: From 1876 the British navigation firm Lamport & Holt, under Belgian contract, operated the route Antwerp-Buenos Aires twice a month with departure on 1st and 15th f each month. This cover is dated 18th April so the sender preferred the France route.