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Lot# 6184 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 6184 Haiti

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    1885 (March): 2 c. red-purple, aniline, plate III, perf. 13½, a used example in combination with 3 c. grey-bistre on pale buff, plate II, first printing; 5 c.yellow-green, plate II, second printing and 20 c. red-brown, plate II, all used on registered double rate cover, slight trims at sides and part flap missing on reverse, to Paris tied by "Port au Prince / Haiti" cds's (May 10) in black. Framed "R" of registration at left and "Calais a Paris" transit cds (May 29) below. Reverse with Paris arrival cds's. A magnificent and unique cover - the 2 c. from plate III is a rarity on letter; this being the sole recorded example of this four colour franking.rnrnProvenance: Collection Bruno Sabattini, Postilijonen, Malmo, 30 Sept 2000, lot 91.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold