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Lot# 3662 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 3662 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange, diagonal bisect, used on cover, from David to Panama, dated 10 December 1894, tied by the 'AGENCIA SUBALTERNA de CORREOS / DAVID' undated circular in violet, with Panama arrival alongside in black, two vertical filing creases clear of the adhesive, stamp has gum on surface and an adhesion with a surface rub, nonetheless remains attractive, rare. Just seven covers known with bisect 10 c from David. Come with a letter from Captain Bass, dated 5th January 1895, which explains that x20 10 c. were bisected (giving a total of x40 bisected 10 c. singles) on account of a shortage of 5 c. stamps. Also a cutting from Stanley Gibbons Monthly Journal, 28 February 1895, reporting the use of the bisected 10 c. and the 'dearth' of stamps. A wonderful assembly.rnProvenance: Ex the famous Captain Bass correspondence; ex Jairo Londoño de Tamayo Collection.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold