Lot 81518 – 1856/61 10c deep blue ‘Estancos’ , a used single and vertical strip of three on 1857 cover to Buenos Ayres, Argentina

1856/61 10c deep blue ‘Estancos’ , a used single and vertical strip of three with touched to ample margins all round, paying the 1 ounce rate on 1857 cover to Buenos Ayres, Argentina cancelled by target handstamps in black with VALPARAISO despatch cds in red below (Jan 14), internal docketing of receipt February 4, 1857. Some very minor imperfections on reverse only. Argentina is a scarce destination for mail franked with Colon Head issues.