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  • Lot# : 5451 Honduras

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    1878: Morazán 1 r. green on obverse of 1882 registered cover to Nova Scotia, Canada franked additionally on reverse with ½ r. black and 1 r. green in a horizontal pair, all tied by circular barred obliterators in black. Obverse bears two fine strikes of framed "REJIST/ H. No. 66" handstamps with rgeistered docket number in manuscript alongside "Administracion de Correos / Tegucigalpa" datestamp (Sept 23). Reverse with 'St. John N.S. / Canada' arrival cds (Oct 21). The earliest recorded registered cover of Honduras, a charming and extremely rare cover.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF