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Image and Description of Lot #802 of Auction #101

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LATVIA

German Occupation of Latvia

 

Lot # 802   |    cover   |   Scott # 1N3

1919 (January 17), red diagonal overprint "LIBAU" on Germania 15pf dark violet, used on pre-printed cover from Libava to Weida (Germany), tied by German Fieldpost No. 168 ds, official German Embassy in Latvia and Estonia seal, merchant's pre-print and boxed handstamp are alongside, VF and rare, reportedly stamps with red overprints have never been used for postage, Est. $300-$400 .

 

 

 

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