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    1895 (June 27): Mercury 200 r. black & orange illustrated postal stationery letter-card (H&G A33), sent registered to SURINAME, up-rated with Mercury 200 r. black & yellow, slight scuff mark, tied by Rio de Janeiro cds. Thence by French Paquebot with "Ligne J-PAq. Fr. No. 5" datestamp in blue (June 28) and London transit in red (July 19). Reverse with Paramaribo cds (Aug 16) in black, a journey time of 2 months. An attractive usage to a most unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold