tradition and experience in classic philately since 1919

Lot# 709 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 709 Guatemala

    1 / 2
    Download main picture Share
    1879: Quetzal, ¼ r. brown and green, fresh vivid shade, used on cover front, from Quetzaltenango to Paris, 18 January 1880, tied by blue "62" numeral, with "Correos De Quezaltenango" circular datestamp in blue alongside, also a French Packet mail cancel dated 29 February 1880 also in blue, a tax mark "T" in triangle, with various manuscript charge marks; this stamp was only ever intended for local use and postcards, the passage to France would be postage due; some stains, small tear and creasing to side; a very rare and unqiue usage; one of only three recorded covers, this lot and another both being offered in this sale Scott = $1'250.rn 
    Starting bid : 700 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold