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  • Lot# : 5415 Philippines

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    Antilles 1856 2 r. carmine on blued paper, wmk. loops, a fine example but light file fold, used on 1862 registered cover to Manila with January 1859 5 c. scarlet - a single, a horizontal pair and a horizontal strip of three, all tied by MANILA first type datestamps in black (August 12) with manuscript 'Certificado de Albay' alongside. Minor tears to the cover at top right and on reverse not detracting from the appearance. A great rarity of the classic issues. Cert. Comex (2014) Edifil 7 + Antillas 6b.

    Provenance: Collection John F. Seybold.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF