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1881, January 14. Cover from Guatemala City to Naples (Italy), endorsed ''Vía de Panamá'', paying the 1877 half ounce single rate with 4 r. 1878 ''Indian Women'' 4 r. lilac, centrally cancelled by ''star'' obliterator with red ''Correos/Guatemala'' octagonal datestamp adjacent. Front also showing ''T/1-10'' accountancy marking, crossed out ''16'' arrival rating in manuscript and added 10 c., 40 c. and 60 c. Italian postage dues on arrival. Faint small wrinkles at upper right corner, mentioned for accuracy. The only recorded ''Indian Women'' cover to Italy, and therefore a unique item in this issue. In addition this Guatemala - Italy combination franking is of great scarcity in Guatemalan postal history. Cert. Moorhouse. Scott 13. Ex Cervera, Lange and Speycher.
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