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  • Lot# : 920 Costa Rica

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    1852 (Nov 26): Prepaid second sheet of entire letter from Bremen to Turrialba, Costa Rice, struck on despatch with half round BREMEN datestamp in black and oval PD in black. Carried via France with 'Tour-T' entry marking on front (Nov 27) and London with red 'Paid' cds (Nov 29). Reverse with manuscript '38/4' (gr.) in red crayon. Charged on arrival with '4' reales due marking in black. Extremely scarce destination cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000 CHF

    Lot# : 981 Costa Rica

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    1923: Viewcards: 4 c. red postal stationery cards (H&G 17), the splendid collection with two 4 c. Plate Proofs in black on glazed paper, and a close to complete set mint / used with duplication (22 different cards), inlcuding scarce 'Templo Masónico' card mint and used (2), rare 'Isla la Urita' card mint, 'Banana Boat' cards mint (3), rare 'Los Muelles' card used, Limon Railway Station cards mint, Limon 'Calle 1a' card used (rare), also five cards 'without stamp'. Rare, one of the best assemblies this describer has seen of these elusive 'Coffee' cards (45 cards, 2 Proofs).
    Starting bid : 4,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,250 CHF
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