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Lot# 5445 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 5445 Haiti

    1898/99: 10 c. orange-red used on 1902 cover from Cap Haitien to New York endorsed in arabic 'by sea', tied by 'Cap Haitien' cds and by lower case "Disinfected" handstamp in violet. Reverse with 'San Juan, P.R.' transit (June 18) and New York arrival (June 22). Disinfected against Smallpox by fumigating with sulphur. Slight corner repair but a very rare cover - illustrated in "Disinfected Mail" by Meyer on page 323.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF