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Lot# 6171 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 6171 Haiti

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    Navassa Island 1886: 7 c. deep bright blue, plate II, first printing, perf. 13½, a used example in combination with 3 c. olive-bistre on pale bistre, Plate II, second printing, perf. 13½, used on 1886 cover to New York endorsed "via Navassa", tied by "Port au Prince / Haiti" cds's (June 14). Reverse with "New York / Paid All" arrival (June 21). A remarkable routing one of just two covers known to have transitted via the Island of Navassa.rnrnNote: Navassa Island is situated some 60 kms. West of Haiti, and has no fresh water supply. Claimed by the USA, guano extraction began under US auspices in 1865 and continued until a worker's rebellion against conditions put a stop to the mining in 1889.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF