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Auction: 9020 - Stamps & Covers of the World
Lot: 686

Spanish Colonies Mariana Islands 1899, the issued stamps used on cover 2c. blue-green pair used with 6c. blue on front and large part of reverse of envelope addressed to Manila, single "gobierno p.m./yslas marianas/(arms)" cancellation, on reverse "mil.sta.no.1 manila.phil.isl´ds/rec´d/dec 11/4 30pm/99" arrival datestamp; some cover faults and slightly refolded to improve the appearance, nevertheless a fine and exceptionally rare franking with the extremely rare 6c. Soro Bergua Certificate (1982). Edifil 1, 4, S.G. S1, S4. Photo Estimate £ 2,000-2,500

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£1,400