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Bidboard #
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1869
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Lot #
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189
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Catalogue Value or Estimate:
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$150.00
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Current Bid:
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$65
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Worldwide
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HAPAG Local Stamps. In 1875 the Hamburg-America Packet Company (HAPAG) issued stamps for use on letters delivered by its steamers to the Caribbean and South America. The two used used stamps in this lot are from the original printing. In 1955, a commemorative reprint was made by HAPAG. Total quantity printed is approximately 120,000. The mint corner block of 4 is this reprint. In 1975, souvenir sheetlets were printed for the 1975 NORDPOSTA Exhibition. The stamps are on white, unwatermarked paper, and have "1975" in the lower margin. A red commemorative cancel featuring a ship was available at the Exhibition. The souvenir sheet has this cancel. A nice reference group of this popular private post issue. Estimate
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