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Lot# 8603 - Auction 274-283

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    First Issue 1886/88: 1 d. carmine, perf. 12½ x 11½, a single applied just over top edge of cover and a fine horizontal strip of three used on 1892 cover to Sondershausen, Germany tied by scarce "NEIAFU / VAVAU" circular datestamps in black (June 17). Reverse with two strikes of APIA / KAISERL. DEUTSCHE / POSTAGENTUR transits in black (June 23) and Sondershausen arrival cds. A fine and rare cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Milo D. Rowell, Christie's, London, 28 Oct 1992, lot 542.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF