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

1878: Morazan 1 c. violet, a single example, two horizontal pairs and, on reverse a single and a vertical strip of four, all used to pay the single rate to London tied by circular negative 'star in circle' handstamps in violet and further tied by oval framed "REPUBLIQUE DE HONDURAS / BUREAU POSTAL D'ÉXCHANGE / TEGUCIGALPA" datestamp (Oct 2). The cover sensibly opened for Exhibit display, rare and very fine. Signed Holcombe. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.