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Lot# 728 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 728 Salvador

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    1874: "Contra Sello 1874" handstamp in black on 2 r. green, a single example used on 1874 cover to Liverpool endorsed "per Royal Mail" with San Salvador despatch cds in black adjacent (Dec 29). Three line dated "PANAMA / TRANSIT" in black (12 Jan 1875) and struck with "1/6d." due marking in black (which also ties the adhesive). Liverpool cds of arrival (Feb 113) in black at left. A superb and very rare cover of great charm.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 100, June 1997, lot 3909.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold