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Lot# 4456 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 4456 Guatemala

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    1873: 4 r. violet, single example used on 1877 entire letter endorsed 'par Panama' to Chaux des Fonds, Switzerland tied by "Guatemala" cds (May 19) in black with "Correos de Guatemala / Paquetes" cds in red (same day) denoting the cover was to go by Steamer. Struck in transit with "T" marking (Guatemala did not join the UPU until 1881) in black, with reverse showing London cds in red (June 22) and taxed with '50' in blue crayon - this amount deleted on arrival where charged 100 c. to pay. Unrecorded in the Goodman handbook: the sole recorded classic period cover known to Switzerland. Unique. Cert. Eichele (2001).rnrnProvenance: Collection Silvain Wyler, Corinphila sale 165, Nov-Dec 2010, lot 476; Collection Max Platinga.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF