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  • Lot# : 5425 Guatemala

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    1878: Indian Woman 4 r. violet, a used example on 1878 cover to Lyon, France tied by neat "Guatemala" datestamp (June 27) in black with double ring 'Correos / Guatemala' cds in red alongside. Handstruck '12' décimes due marking applied on delivery (Guatemala did not join the UPU until 1881) and Lyon arrival (July 31) on reverse. This cover is recorded by Goodman on page 85, the second earliest of the ten recorded. A fine and rare cover Scott = $ 2'500.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF