Lot
314 
Panama, Colombia 1885, Pink provisional registration label, manuscript "1860", used on cover with "Agencia Postal Nacional, Panama, 15 Abr, 1885" duplex to New York city, New York (4.28) arrival backstamp and front with purple "83159" registry number handstamp, Extremely Fine, ex-Helme. Scott No. F unlisted Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
THE EARLIEST OF ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS 1885 PINK PROVISIONAL LABEL RECORDED USED ON COVER.
In addition to postage stamps running out, the registration stamps also could not be replenished due to civil unrest in Columbia and a pink provisional registration label was made.
Realized: $2,400