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  • Lot# : 3513 Guatemala

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    1878: Indian Woman 4 r. violet, a used example on 1881 cover endorsed 'Via di Panamá' to Naples, Italy cancelled by Star handstamp in black with octagonal "Correos / Guatemala" datestamp alongside in red (Jan 14). Struck in transit with "T /1-10" Accountancy handstamp in black and initially charged '16'  but deleted in manuscript; taxed on arrival with 1870 Postage Due 10 c., 40 c. and 60 c. tied Napoli arrival datestamps (Feb 15). Reverse with 'Modane-Bologna' TPO's (Feb 12). Recorded in Goodman on page 87. A wonderful and rare cover - the sole recorded cover of this issue mailed to Italy.rnrnProvenance: Collection Luis Cervera.rn                   Collection Mark Spycher.rn                   Collection Max Platinga.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF