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Lot# 3623 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 3623 Panama

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    1896: 1 c. green, bisect and 2 c. rose, horizontal strip of five and a single, used on large part of cover front, from Panama to Mullingar, Ireland, dated 14 January 1901, the bisect and single with red ink lined box and headed "RETARDO" (late fee), endorsed in same ink "Via New York", stamps tied by 'AGENCIA CORREOS NACIONAL / PANAMA' duplex in black, a manuscript note reads; "Rec.d torn at Moyvore by 12.30 mail 31 January 1901" with initials of postmaster, horizontal crease lower half not affecting stamps, rare item. One of three known bisects used as part of late fee.rn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF