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Lot# 715 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 715 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 1 c. black and green, used on advertising envelope for New York Life Insurance, dated 18 June, tied by violet oval cancel of Guatemala City, with violet business cachet to backflap "J.J. NAAR / Agent General / New York Life Ins. Co. / Department America Central / Guatemala", with printed advert regarding the robustness of the 'Safe Deposit Vaults' in 'New York', vertical crease not affecting the stamp which is over hanging the top of the envelope slightly, interesting and scarce.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold