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10c Yellow, 30c Blue &
Carmine (116, 121). Both stamps have bright fresh colors, tied by
circle of wedges, "New-York Jan. 21" circular datestamp on folded cover
front (backflaps added) to Guatemala, "4" internal postage due
handstamp from port of arrival to Guatemala City, sender's routing
instructions "via Colon" VERY FINE. ONE OF TWO RECORDED 30-CENT
1869 PICTORIAL USAGES TO GUATEMALA, BOTH OF WHICH ARE FRONTS. THIS COVER
HAS THE ADDITIONAL 10-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL FOR THE QUADRUPLE RATE. The
1869 PRA Census lists four covers to Guatemala, including two with 10c
stamps used alone, one front with the 30c (ex Rose, Siegel Sale 794, lot
633, realized $17,500 hammer) and the front offered here with a 10c and 30c
combination. Illustrated in color in 1869 PRA Census (p. 132). With
1956 P.F. certificate (Image) |
E. 15,000-20,000
SOLD for $17,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |