486 | Spain

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136. 1873. (November 23). 40 cts chestnut. BILBAO to ALTONA (GERMANY). Postmark BILBAO / (20), circulated during the Siege of Bilbao, as it does not bear the STEAM mark, its delivery was delayed until January 1874, franked with the 40 cts rate, according to the agreement with Germany of October 1872. MAGNIFICENT AND UNIQUE KNOWN FROM THE SIEGE OF BILBAO ADDRESSED TO DENMARK, UNDOUBTEDLY ONE OF THE FINEST PIECES OF THIS PERIOD.