Lot 50388 – U.S. Penalty Cover to New York via Hong Kong, bearing 5c regular issue featuring first “P” broken
Lot 50388 – U.S. Penalty Cover to New York via Hong Kong, bearing 5c regular issue featuring first “P” broken
United States » U.S. Possessions » Philippines » U.S. Administration – Regular Issues
Price realised
65 EUR
Estimate
100 – 150 EUR
Auction date
mar. 27 juin 2023 at 16:30 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1901 (Nov 12). U.S. Penalty Cover to New York via Hong Kong, bearing 5c regular issue featuring first “P” broken in the overprint, tied by indistinct town duplex cancel (possibly Cavite), corner endorsement partially crossed out and official use of the penalty cover over-ridden by use of postage stamp for private use, Hong Kong and arrival bs; a scarce and much sought-after cover. Catalogue ref: Scott 216 var
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