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  • Lot# : 3686 Panama

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    1892: French Canal Zone, 10 c. orange, 20 c. violet, 50 c. brown and 1 p. lake, block of five, used in combination with Colombia 10 c. brown on rose registration stamp, on large commercial envelope 'Compagnie Nouvelle du Canal de Panama', from Panama to Paris, France, dated 3 February 1898, tied by Panama duplex in black, endorsed 'Via New York', New York Exchange registered label, to the reverse New York transit dated 12 February and Paris arrival 22 February, cover has vertical filing crease well clear of stamps, damage to corners of envelope, wrinkling as would be expected with such large mailings, stamp remarkably fine all with vibrant colour and fresh, extremely rare cover. Largest known franking of the second Map issue; one of five covers known with 1 p. value. The block of five being the largest multiple used on cover. One of three covers franked with the 50 c. Excellent item. Exhibition piece.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF