Auction 333-341 Europe & Overseas Americas (North, Central & South America) - Day 1

Canal Zone 1904: 5 c. blue optd. CANAL ZONE in violet, used on a cover, Cristobal to Panama, dated 13 July 1904, tied Cristobal cds with Canal / Zone bars cancel alongside both in black. To the reverse a violet dispatch backstamp alongside an arrival cds in black (JUL 14). Small opening tear top left well clear of adhesive. A fine example and scarce issue on cover. Cert. PF (1987).