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Auction: SW1013 - The Collector's Series
Lot: 85

Tumaco. 1901, Feb 15. Cover endorsed ''Por Vapor Quito'' from Tumaco to Berlin, bearing vertical pair of 5c. black, tied by small negative circle and departmental cds, via New York, where the circled ''T'' marking was applied. In Germany, the authorities first assessed 40 pfennings postage due, then, realizing that the ''T'' was not applied in the country of origin, crossed it out. With manuscript official validation, Panama transit and arrival on back. A scarce multiple franking. Yvert 4B.

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