tradition and experience in classic philately since 1919

Lot# 3699 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 3699 Panama

    1894: Emergency Surcharge Issue, 5 c. red on 20 c. black on lilac paper, type D, horizontal strip of four, used on cover, from Panama to Millport, Scotland, dated 12 December 1894, tied by Panama duplex, endorsed 'via New York', to the reverse a New York transit dated 21 December and a Millport arrival 31 December 1894, opening tears top and side not affecting the adhesives, a rare double foreign rate cover franked with stamps only valid for 60 days; rare. Largest multiple of this value recorded.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF