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Lot# 3641 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 3641 Panama

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    1892/96: 1 c. green, two singles and horizontal pair, the left stamp a vertical bisect used in combination with horizontal pair 2 c. rose and a 5 c. blue, on French Canal stationery envelope, from Panama to Constantinople, Turkey, dated 7 May 1901, the rate of 12½ c. includes 2½ c. late fee, the single and horizontal pair 1 c. with bisect paying the postage, faint 'BUZON-PANAMA' framed handstamp alongside, to the reverse a New York transit dated 14 May 1901 and a 'CONSTANTINOPLE - GALATA' arrival dated 27 May 1901, envelope slightly reduced at top and backflap missing, a small stain front and minor imperfection, overall a fine and scarce cover. Additionally comes with a French Canal cover front franked with two 5 c. blue and a diagonal bisect 5 c. blue paying a 2½ c. late fee. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF