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Lot 0018: ANTIQUE 1890S LATIN AMERICAN RECEIP LETTERS FABRA

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A collection of 14 antique Spanish handwritten letters dated 1890-1891. The letters acted as commercial receipts for cargo ships of the Barcelona-based company Fabra. The ships were circulating between Montevideo, Uruguay and Havana, Cuba. In every receipt letter, there is factual information about the ships, as well as a brief description of the meat market fluctuations. The merchandise was primarily tasajo, a type of dried beaf. In the letters, Spanish Arroba is used as a weight custom. The last letter dated June 20th, 1891 has a special mention of the damages to a corvette ship Sebastiana and the demands for economical reparations for trade losses. Antique Historical Collectables And Documents.

Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Yellowing, scuffs, damage at edges and corners. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.

Auction Date

July 23th, 2022

PRICE WITH BUYER PREMIUM

$12.00