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Lot# 6200 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 6200 Haiti

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    1886 (Feb): 20 c. pale brown on yellowish, plate III, perf. 13½, a used example on 1894 registered single rate cover to Buenos Aires, Argentina tied by "Port au Prince / Haiti" cds (Sept 13) with two further strikes below and framed "R" for registration in black. Octagonal French Packet "LIGNE F / PAQ. FR. No. 1" datestamp (Sept 13) in blue (Salles fig. 1601) and, on reverse circular "HAITI A FORT DE FRANCE / L.E. No.1" datestamp (Salles fig. 1576) and St. Pierre and Fort de France (Martinique) transits (Sept 21). Thence via Bordeaux (Oct 10) to Buenos Aires (Nov 10). A rare and most attractive, a probably unique usage to this destination.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF