Lot 856 Nicaragua 1892 (October 28), uprated Columbus registered postal stationery cover from Matagalpa to Munich, Bavaria, red 20c Columbus postal stationery envelope uprated with 10c slate and 20c plum Columbus adhesives matching the design of the envelope, tied by two red registration handstamps from Matagalpa and Corinto, red manuscript “Certificada” at top and “Via New York” route directive at upper left, red-on-white New York registration transit label affixed on front, reverse with three violet commercial “Hacienda de Café” handstamps dated 25 Oct, Corinto violet oval transit (2 Nov), two New York oval transits (21 Nov), and Munich c.d.s. receiver (1 Dec), slight wear from handling, else fine. (Sc. #43, 44) Estimate C$100, sold for C$450.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.
Munich
Lot 389, Canada 1872 Pre-U.P.U. Large Queen plus Small Queen combination cover to Bavaria, sold for C$2,808
Lot 389 Canada #29, 35 1872 Pre-U.P.U. Large Queen plus Small Queen combination cover to Bavaria, mailed from Montréal on JAN.5.1872 to Munich, Bavaria, with JAN.19 receiver on back, through London (JAN.17) and Calais (JAN.18). The cover is franked with a 1c Small Queen and a 15c Large Queen (replaced) paying the proper 16c per first ¼ oz rate, in effect from Feb. 1870 to Oct. 1872. Back flap missing, still an attractive and very fine appearing cover. Estimate C$250, sold for C$2,400.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.