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  • Lot# : 2909 Guatemala

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    1875 (April 15): Liberty ½ r. blue-green, a used example on 1876 cover to Retalhuleu tied by neat strike of "6" numeral obliterator in black with "Correos de Quezaltenango" datestamp (April 18) at left, pre-paying the under ½ ounce internal rate. Goodman records just four covers bearing this stamp with just such internal frankings known of which this is the earliest and finest. A superb and rare cover in the foremost quality for the issue. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008.rn                     Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2009, lot 558.rn 
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500 CHF