Lot# 3585 - Auction 257-264
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Lot# : 3585 Honduras
1892 (July 31): Columbus, 20 c. red and 1 peso purple in a horizontal pair, used on 1893 registered cover to the 'New York & Honduras Rosario Mining Co.', endorsed 'via Puerto Cortez and New Orleans' at top, cancelled by barred 'Honduras' obliterator in red-violet. Registration label at left and reverse with New Orleans transit (April 4) in red. A superb cover showing a commercial usage of the top value.Starting bid : 250 CHFHammer price : 550 CHF