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Lot# 6098 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 6098 Haiti

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    1881 (July 1): 7 c. deep blue, plate I, imperforate, a used example with 3 c. grey-bistre on yellow bistre, each with large margins all round on 1884 single rate cover endorsed "par Royal Mail" to Naples, Italy, tied by "Port au Prince / Haiti" circular datestamps in black (Feb 23). Reverse with Naples arrival. An unusual destination for Haitian first issue mail, a fresh and very fine cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection H.R. Holmes.rn                     Collection Clarence W. Hennan, Robson Lowe, Basel, 13 Oct 1966, lot 1102.rn                     Collection John Marriott, Carmichael & Todd, 1992.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold