Makassar. 1870, 10 cent brown strip of six on very appealing envelope sent to Amsterdam; stamps struck by three well-placed Makassar half-round franco postmarks 28.8 1873 with an additional strike on the front. Manuscript “Per Brindisi” covered by the stamps and confirmed by framed NED-INDIE VIA BRINDISI BRITSCHE PAKKETB. Company cachet of M. Ohl & Co. Makassar on front and on back is Amsterdam arrival 27.10 1873. An exceptional strip of the 10 cent with excellent perforation all around and only very minor flaws. Paying the first weight class by British packet pre-UPU via Brindisi 60 cent (Jan. 1871-May 1876). An exhibition item of high rarity.
Provenance: Bulterman collection, NPV, May 2018, lot 5100 (1600 EUR hammer)
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