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Lot# 3590 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 3590 Panama

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    1887: 10 c. black on yellow, stone 2, used on French canal stationery cover, from Colón to Lille, France, dated 14 December 1887, printed stationery 'CANAL INTEROCÉANIQUE DE PANAMA / VERSANT DU PACIFIQUE / Enterprise BARATOUX, LETELLIER & Cie', tied by 'AGENCIA CORREOS NACIONAL / COLON' duplex in blue, blue 'PARIS ETRANGER' dated 2 January 1888 alongside, to reverse 'FOREIGN NY TRANSIT' dated 29 December 1887 and Lille arrival dated 3 January 1888, light vertical crease well clear of the adhesive, soiled, rare. Earliest recorded use of this issue in Colón and very rare complete envelope from French Canal used with Panama postage.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF