Lot 1572
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1869, 6¢ ultramarine (115), well centered, cancelled by clear strike of "Steamer Costa Rica P.M.S.S. Co." circular handstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
A EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE STEAMSHIP MARKING.
The Costa Rica belonged to the Pacific Mail Steamship Company, which provided service between Shanghai and Nagasaki.
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