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Lot# 3512 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 3512 Guatemala

    1878: Indian Woman 4 r. violet, a single example used on 1880 cover to Perleberg, Germany tied by "12" numeral obliterator with corresponding CORREOS DE SAN FELIPE datestamp at left (Oct 23) in black with octagonal 'Guatemala' datestamp verso (Oct 28) in red. The cover travelled by British Ship with London cds on reverse (Nov 29) in red where struck with "T / 1-10" handstamp in black and charged '80' pfennigs due upon receipt (Dec 1). Unrecorded by Goodman, a rare and most attractive cover. Signed Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF