Lot# 5344 - Auction 274-283
Auction 274-283
-> South & Central America – The Brian Moorhouse Estate (part IV)
-> Overseas
-> Panama
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Lot# : 5344 Panama
1851 (April 21): Cover and complete original contents written from 'Navy Bay' (Chagres) to Bangor, Maine, struck on arrival with two line STEAM / SHIP and '20' (cents) double rate marking in black. Some minor crinkling to the envelope but a rare usage with interesting content regarding a journey from Chagres to Gatun through swamps and the nascent road and railroad building taking place.rnStarting bid : 120 CHFHammer price : 220 CHF