Sale 989 — 2010 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 19 June, 2010
Category — The Dr. Yamil H. Kouri Collection of Cuba Puerto Principe Issues
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
241
CUBA, Puerto Principe, 1898-99, 3c on 1m Blue Green (201). Fifth printing, Position 2, tied by "Correo de Puerto Principe, Ysla de Cuba, ENO ? 1899" double-circle datestamp and also by blue Havana datestamp on cover to Havana, Telegram imprint crossed out, blue receiving backstamp of Jan. 19, two light vertical file folds do not affect stamp, slightly reduced at rightFINE. ONLY FOUR FIFTH PRINTING COVERS ARE RECORDED, AND THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED COVER BEARING THE 3-CENT SURCHARGE.
Ex Houtzemer, Bernichon and Robertson.
E. 4,000-5,000
5,000
