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Lot# 54 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 54 Argentina

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    1902 (Oct. 26): Commemorative issue 'Completion of the Port Facilities at Rosario', a specialized one-frame Exhibit collection depicting the traditional philately and postal history aspects of this particular issue produced by the South American Bank Note Company, which could be used only at the day of issue; including the decree dealing with the issue of this stamp, the features of its design, single colour proofs on diff. papers and cardboards, fakes of these marked as such, compl. sheet proof, the final stamp with diff. line perforations, orientation of the 'Sun' watermark, plate error '6' instead of '5', partial or completely missing perforation, regular uses on Oct 26 within Argentina, incl. the largest known franking of 50 examples and mixed frankings with other issues, delayed but not taxed inland usage, two forbidden usages after day of validity, one accepted abroad to Germany with very rare 16 c. on cover and letter card taxed for being franked with tewo invalid 5 c., as the stamp was not accepted by the UPU, the cover to Paris surprisingly not taxed. An impressive collection of this interesting issue.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold