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Lot# 5340 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 5340 Liberia

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    1860: Lithographed 6 c. red and 12 c. blue (two examples), perf. 12 used on reverse of 1861 cover to the Secretary of the American Colonisation Society in Washington DC, all tied by circular "MONROVIA / LIBERIA" handstamps in blue. Circular "PAID / LIVERPOOL / BR. PACKET" cds in red (May 11), thence by Cunard Steamer "Persia" to New York, struck with "N. YORK BR. PKT. / PAID 24" ents cds (May 22) in red on arrival with "5 Cents" credit in red. An extremely rare First Issue cover - one of the very rarest of first issues known on letter. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (2024).

    Info: 6c. red with blunted perforation on top and scissor cut at bottom offered 'Tel Quel'
    Scott: Exampels of fist issue Scott 1-3 have perforations just clear  of the design due to  the narrow spacing on the plates and imperfect perforating methods.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500 CHF