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Lot# 5387 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 5387 Hawaii

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    1853: 5 c. blue on thick white wove paper, a used example with clear to large margins on three sides and just shaved at base, used on cover to Salt Lake City, Utah tied by "HONOLULU HAWAIIAN ISLANDS" circular datestamp in red; with SAN FRANCISCO / CAL." transit cds (Aug 1) alogside "SHIP" and "5" due marking in black. Some typical wear and repair to the envelope, the stamp removed and replaced but a rare and not unattractive usage. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (2024) Scott = $ 5'000.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF