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Lot# 3757 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 3757 Panama

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    1902: First Colón Provisionals, 2 c. black postal stationery card, uprated with 1 c. green and 2 c. rose, the 'REPUBLICA DE / PANAMA' violet overprint applied three times, one to the 2 c. value, once across both stamps and an additional impression to the card (indicating the overprint was applied at the time of posting), sent from Colón to Württemberg, Germany, dated 17 November 1903 (correspondent date 16 Nov.), card cancelled by faint cds in black the location which is indistinct (probably a transit cancel), the postage tied by Colón duplex in violet, an arrival datestamp to front 'Cannstatt' 4 December 1903; the content mentions "..five American warships in the harbour....are properly guarded..', minor imperfection and small piece of brown paper tape fixed to part of bottom edge which does not detract, very rare mailing. Only recorded example with the overprint applied in this fashion, the second earliest known use of the Colón Provisional. An important and unique item.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF