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Lot# 3510 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 3510 Guatemala

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    1878: Indian Woman 2 r. carmine-rose, a single example used on 1880 cover to Cleveland, Ohio, USA tied by five pointed Star handstamp in black. Faint octagonal Guatemala City despatch in violet at left (June 10) overstruck by "New York / Due 10 Cents" duplex in black (July 1) and USA 1879 Postage Due 10 c. brown (Scott J5) applied and tied by 'Carrier' cds (July 2) with repeated strike on reverse. The envelope slightly trimmed at left but a stunning and rare usage, unrecorded in the Goodman census.rnrnNote: Guatemala joined the UPU on 1 August 1881.rnProvenance: Collection F-W Lange.rn                   Collection Max Platinga.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF