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  • Lot# : 5439 Philippines

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    1864: 12½ c. blue on salmon pink paper, a dramatic franking with single example, horizontal pair, strip of three and strip of five on 1866 opened for display cover to San Sebastian, Spain endorsed 'Via de Marsella' and 'Istmo de Suez' at top, the adhesives all tied by oval network obliterators in black with Manila despatch cds (May 23) alongside. One or two minor imperfections but a very scarce and impressive 1 peso 37½ centavos franking (11 times the single rate) that displays well.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF