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Lot# 3669 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 3669 Panama

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    Combination with 'Retardo' Late Fee adhesive, French Canal Zone: 1892: 10 c. orange, horizontal pair, in combination with Colombia 2½ c. dark blue on rose 'Retardo' (I2), used on French Canal stationery envelope, sent to Paris, dated 28 January 1898, tied by Panama duplex in black, with 'T/Panama' circle tax mark in black alongside, manuscript '0.80c' crossed-out and replaced by '0.75c', three French postage dues affixed, a 15 c. green and two 30 c. red (Scott J31 & J34) corresponding to the manuscript calculations, cancelled by triangle handstamp in black, to the reverse a London transit dated 16 February and Paris arrival 17th February 1898, small fault top left, minor bends and creasing to left side well clear of adhesives, top of Retardo perfs. trimmed, otherwise fine. A rare and visually spectacular example.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF