Greatest Costa Rica stamps ever auctioned from the Frederick R. Mayer Collection

1889 2P Dull violet on cover

Greatest Costa Rica stamps ever auctionedOn 1891 registered cover to Germany, New Orleans and New York transits, Hanover receiver. Faint vertical file fold just affect the 2P value. Not only is this an impressive five color franking, but it is one of only two recorded examples of the 2P value used on cover.

Selling price: $1,450

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