Lot 1595
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Parcel Post, 1913, 1¢-$1 set, handstamped "Colonias" in violet (Q1-12 var.), some with natural straight edge. Without gum as expected as these were stuck into sample books. F.-V.F. Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate for $1.
The handstamps were applied by the Portuguese postal authorities as specimen overprints prior to being sent out to their colonies for reference purposes in accordance to U.P.U. regulations, very few sets exist.
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Realized $1,600 |