Uruguay 1908 postcard Montevideo paquebot Arica Chile to France with GB stamp

Item Specifics

Country

Uruguay

Condition

Cover (Postal History)

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

Original postcard from Montevideo Uruguay depicting the Parque Urbano castle and lake. Although Uruguayan in origin, the card was written in Arica (Chile) on 29 July 1908, franked with a Great Britain 1d red stamp (King Edward VII) and carried by paquebot maritime mail.

the Route Is Fully Documented:

Arica 29 July 1908 – date of writing.

Montevideo 8 August 1908 – clear transit cancel.

Final arrival in Hérisson (Allier, France) with receiver mark.

This creates a highly unusual postal history item combining:

1️⃣ Philatelic – Use of British franking on a Uruguayan postcard, carried under Paquebot regulations.
2️⃣ Historical – Maritime connection between Chile, Uruguay and France in the early 20th century.
3️⃣ Social – Addressed to France with a short affectionate message in French.

An exceptional postal history piece showing a tri-continental link (South America – Great Britain – France) and the functioning of international paquebot maritime mail. Ideal for collections on Uruguay, maritime routes, Paquebot markings, or Franco-South American connections. maneuvers.

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Item Location

Montevideo, Uruguay

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