Auction: SW1002 - Latin America, including the Tito Collection - Part I
Lot: 557
1870, 1r. pale rose, two well margined examples, both tied to registered envelope to Corrientes, tied by ´´Correos De La Asuncion´´ double circle with star in centre, showing alongside two strikes of ´´Certificado´´ oval denoting registration and Asunción cds´s of 22 July 1871. A delightful showpiece representing the only registered cover believed to exist in the first issue, bearing a unique franking. Cert. Holcombe. Scott 1. Ex Weisz and Bustamante. Starting Price US$ 3,000
Sold for
$4,400