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Lot# 740 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 740 Guatemala

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    1881: Quetzal 5 c. red and green, two singles used on cover, from San Jose to Sachsen, Germany, dated 18 November 1884, very faint violet cancel to sides, with "Correos San Jose2 datestamp in violet alongside, sender cachet "Heinrich Sittig" also in violet top right, on reverse a "New York - Panama Transit" dated 3 December in black, and an indistinguishable datestamp 17 December 1884, care worn and tears around edges, a small pin hole top right, stained and soiled, although not unusual for this type of mail, scarce origin on Panama route.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold