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  • Lot# : 6220 Haiti

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    1886 (Feb): New Dies. 1 c. scarlet on yellowish, perf. 13½, the famous used block of ten (7-8 / 47-48) on 1886 cover to Philadelphia tied by "Les Cayes / Haiti" circular datestamps (June 30) in black. Reverse with Jacmel cds (July 1), Kingston, Jamaica (July 4) squared circle and "New York / Paid All" transits. The top pair crossed by file fold but an attractive and remarkable cover bearing the largest multiple of the New Die I c. recorded on cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Clarence W. Hennan, Robson Lowe, Basel, 13 Oct 1966, lot 1152.rn                     Collection Enrique de Bustamente.rn                     Collection Bruno Sabattini, Postilijonen, Malmo, 30 Sept 2000, lot 130.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF