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Lot# 2527 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 2527 Japan

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    1875: Wagtail 15 sen violet, Syllabic 1, a fine used example of good colour on 1876 cover to Hartford, Conn., USA endorsed 'pr. Gaelic via San Francisco', tied by oval cork 'Y' handstamp in black with YOKOHAMA / PAID ALL datestamp in red (May 11) and 'San Francisco / Paid All' transit cds (May 30) at left in magenta. Reverse with 'Heard & Co. / Yokohama' sender's cachet in blue. Slight vertical brown line across cover otherwise a magnificent usage and very rare.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF