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Lot# 3705 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 3705 Panama

    Registered Usage, 1894: Emergency Surcharge Issue, 10 c. red on 50 c. brown, type G, overprint variety 'Comma' after 'Centavos', used on a registered Chinese cover, from Panama to Los Angeles, USA, dated 13 November 1894, tied by Panama duplex in black, with Colombia 10 c. brown on rose registration stamp, on reverse a New York registered oval dated 22 November and a partial Los Angeles arrival in blue dated 28 November 1894, apparent damage on right side of envelope and stains, nonetheless retains its eye appeal, rare example. rnNote: The stamp is from the 9th row of the thrid setting and the overprint height is 13.3mm instead of the usual 15.5mm.rnProvenance: Ex Dr James Helme Collection.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF