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Lot# 4473 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 4473 Guatemala

    1879: The ubiquitous ¼ real black on buff postal stationery card, the reply half, used locally within Guatemala City cancelled by octagonal "Correos / Guatemala" datestamp in violet (Dec 13, 1879). Whilst amongst the most common of all unused postal stationery cards (the stock was purchased for use as advertising cards by Errington & Martin, stamp dealers in London), the card in used condition can be considered a rarity.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF