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Lot# 3583 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 3583 Panama

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    Ingoing 1889: Austria 5 kr. red, postal stationery card, uprated with 3 kr., sent from Austria to Colón, redirected to Panama and returned via China, dated 27 May 1889, redirected initially to Panama with Colón transit in red dated 19 June, a Map of Panama 1878 5 c. black on blue applied and tied by 'AGENCIA CORREOS NACIONAL / PANAMA' dated 20 June 1889, redirected to the Austrian Consulate in Shanghai, sent via US with San Francisco transits dated 31 July and 3 August 1889 in black, a Shanghai local post in blue dated 30 August, then returned to sender with arrival back in Vienna dated 22 October 1889, small tear at base, otherwise in remarkable condition considering the five month world tour, a rare card.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF