Lot 788
Panama, 1904, Registration, 10c Orange with Handstamped "R" Provisional, large circular handstamp with manuscript "2509" registry number within, used with Panama 1904 10c orange, uncanceled on reverse of pink cover to Campello Mass., reverse with purple New Orleans (8.17.1904) transit backstamp and blue "34972" handstamp; slightly reduced at left, F.-V.F., an exceptionally rare provisional use, ex-Helme.Scott No. Panama F unlisted + 79 Estimate $300 - 400.
Bocas del Toro used a large circled "R" handstamp in magenta, black and blue on regular issue 10c values to create provisional registration stamps.
Realized: $300