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  • Lot# : 3545 Panama

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    1878: Coat of Arms First Issue, 20 c. red, quadrisect top marginal, position 2, used on registered cover Panama to Colón, dated in manuscript to front 11 September 1885, tied by violet 'DIRECCION / GENERAL / CORREOS' undated circular with additional strike alongside, arrival 12 September 1885 in manuscript to reverse, vertical and horizontal filing creases well clear of adhesive, a superb and rare example; only known registered cover franked with the first issue.rnProvenance: Ex Dr James Helme; ex Norman Hubbard; and ex José Luis Castillejo
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF