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Lot# 3670 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 3670 Panama

    1892: 10 c. orange, used in combination with Colombia 1892 2½ c. dark blue & rose 'Retardo', on small envelope, Panama to Massachusett, USA, dated 24 June 1898, tied by Panama duplex in black, to reverse 'New York / Paid All' transit dated 1 July 1898, small knick in right side and tiny tear at base niether which detract from this attractive cover, scarce combination. Additionally, comes with 1901 commercial envelope franked with 10 c. orange and Colombia 1892 2½ c. ultramarine & pink 'Retardo', Panama to Bremen, Germany, dated 22 April, 10 c. base perfs. trimmed, has paper adhesion to reverse and minor wear to left side, otherwise fine, scarce duo with the two different types of Retardo (I2 & I3).  
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF