Lot 51372 – 1898 5c on 1m orange-brown, second printing, used on a Port au Prince picture postcard in 1916
Lot 51372 – 1898 5c on 1m orange-brown, second printing, used on a Port au Prince picture postcard in 1916
United States » U.S. Possessions » Puerto Príncipe
Price realised
300 EUR
Estimate
60 – 100 EUR
Auction date
Thu 16 Jun 2022 at 16:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1916 Picture postcard of Port au Prince, bearing 1898 5c on 1m orange-brown, second printing, tied by “Cuerpo de Telegrafos/Estacion de Sueca” circular handstamp, repeated on reverse, a most unusual and scarce item, a perfect compliment to an exhibit or detailed study of this fascinating issue.
Catalogue ref: Scott 182
Catalogue value: 165
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