U.S. and Worldwide Stamps & Postal History
June 12-13, 2018
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #516 GUATEMALA 1873 4r dull red violet, well centered single, tied by Guatemala 27 Oct 1876 cds on large part (backflap missing) of an otherwise complete FL to Acapulco, with red "Correos de Guatemala/Paquette/27Oct 76" below, endorsed "Por Vapor N.A.", large part of framed arrival datestamp on back, filing fold away from the stamp, fine and exceptionally rare, desirable cover in all of its aspects, paying double weight (1/2 to 1 oz) via the Pacific Mail Steamer route to Mexico, ex-Lange, Rickoy (Goodman "Guatemala I" inventory No.3, page 71) One of only nine known covers with 4r dull red violet covers,  Catalog #5 Catalog Value $ 7,500 | Price Realized $2,600.00 |
