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Lot# 6074 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 6074 Haiti

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    1881 (July 1): 5 c. yellow-green on greenish, plate I, imperforate, a single used example with large margins all round, used on 1881 single rate cover endorsed "Per Steamer Alps" (Hamburg-America Line) to Kingston, Jamaica tied by "Port au Prince / Haiti" cds (July 30). Reverse with Kingston arrival cds (Aug 1). The 5 cent rate per 15 grams was applicable for a foreign letter 'Caribbean rate' under 300 miles. Just two covers known, the other (ex Hubbard, lot 200) has faults and was mailed later in the year. A wonderful cover in the foremost quality, mailed in the first month of issue.rnrnProvenance: Collection Ferrars H. Tows, Carl Pelander, New York, 16-19 Feb 1949, lot 1268.rn                     Collection Clarence W. Hennan, Robson Lowe, Basel, 13 Oct 1966, lot 1111.rn                     Collection Carroll Lloyd.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold