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  • Lot# : 6102 Haiti

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    1881 (July 1): 7 c. deep blue, plate I, imperforate, two used examples in combination with two 3 c. olive-bistre on pale bistre, ample to large margins, on single rate 1881 registered cover to Rouen, France all tied by "Port au Prince" circular datestamps (Sept 17) in black. Framed "R" of registration and reverse with circular "LIGNE B / PAQ. FR. No. 2" datestamp (Sept 27) carried on the "Lafayette" via St. Nazaire with Rouen arrival on reverse. A rare cover - just three first issue registered covers are recorded, this being the earliest known.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. Gerald L. Boarino.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold