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Lot# 6108 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 6108 Haiti

    1881 (July 1): 7 c. deep blue, plate I, imperforate, a used example with large margins on three sides but close at base used in combination with 1882 3 c. olive-bistre on pale bistre, plate II, second printing, perf. 13½ and two single 1886 20 c. red-brown, plate II, perf. 13½, on 1886 five times rate cover to Hamburg endorsed "p. R. Mail Steamer via England", tied by "Jacmel / Haiti" cds's (Jan 6). Hamburg arrival on reverse. The cover somewhat trimmed but an extremely early usage of the perforated 20 c. and a unique Imperforate / Perforate combination usage.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold