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Auction: 6010 - Important Stamps & Covers of the World - Washington Philatelic Exhibition Auction
Lot: 91

x Cook Islands 1892 (1 June) envelope to San Francisco, bearing 1892 (Apr.) white paper 11/2d. mauve and 21/2d. blue, both tied by barred obliterator (Type A23) with framed "post office/cook islands" datestamp alongside, both in violet, showing arrival c.d.s. (7.7) at lower left and, on reverse, Auckland transit d.s. (11.6); the 21/2d. with small tear at top and the envelope with light vertical crease well clear of adhesives. A most attractive franking and the only known cover with this cancellation B.P.A. Certificate (2004) Estimate US$ 4,500-5,500provenance: Floyd Fitzpatrick, December 1989 F. Boulangier

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