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Lot# 5454 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 5454 Honduras

    1892: Columbus 5 c. yellow-green (7 examples) used on registered/AR cover to New York all cancelled by target handstamps in violet and by oval Registration cachet of Tegucigalpa with despatch cds on reverse (Oct 8). Reverse with New Orleans transit (Nov 1) in red and struck with two line RECEIVED AT NEW YORK P.O. / (REG. DIV.) IN BAD CONDITION with 'Officially Sealed' brown perforated label over flap and obverse with pink "Request Examination on / Delivery, Obtain Envelope / if Irregularity is Reported". Addressee's name deleted but a rare cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold