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Lot# 3577 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 3577 Panama

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    1889: Map of Panama, 1 c. black on green, stone 2, block of four (front) and block of six (reverse) used on cover, from Panama to Rotterdam, Netherlands, dated 16 October 1891, tied by a blue 'AGENCIA POSTAL NACIONAL PANAMA' duplex, on reverse a New York 'FOREIGN NY TRANSIT' mark dated 26 October 1891 and 'ROTTERDAM' arrival dated 5 November 1891 also tying the block of six, envelope is heavily stained to reverse, otherwise very fine and impressive, exceptionally rare; unique multiple configuration on cover and one of ten reported with the 1 c.; this being the largest recorded multiple.rnProvenance: Ex Dr. James Helme Collection.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold