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

1881: Two covers 'Second Quetzal' issue:  2 c. brown & green, a horizontal strip of five folded around edge of 1885 'Hill' cover addressed to Nova Scotia, cancelled by segmented cork handstamps in black with 'Correos / Guatemala' cds (Jan 15) in violet at left. Reverse with San Francisco transit cds (Feb 2) and Halifax arrival. Envelope trimmed at left, not affecting the adhesives, an unusual destination for this issue. The other cover Quetzal 5 c. red & green, a used example, marginal from left of sheet, used on 1886 as internal mail to Jalapa tied by bold "Correos / Guatemala" cds (Feb). Tiny closed opening tear at top, but a most attractive and rare usage Scott = $ 1400+. Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate.