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Lot# 957 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 957 Nicaragua

    Canal Survey 1898: Seebeck Coat of Arms issue 10 c. violet, used on two 1898 covers to Ralph Bernstein and S. Bernstein in Philadelphia, USA with March 25th cover from San Juan del Norte endorsed at top left "Isla Grande, March 13" (North end of Lago de Nicaragua); and Nov 5th cover from Granada with toned 10 c. endorsed "On board La Union off Jobo Islands, Nov 4th, 98", with San Juan del Norte transit on reverse. A scarce and historic pairing (the Bernstein correspondence is held by the University of Michigan). Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF