Lot
572 
Panama, Colombia 1883, Official Registry Label, black and red, manuscript "1350", used on preprinted post office envelope to Paris, France, French "Ligne A, Paq. Fr. No. 1, 1 Aout 83" octagon datestamp, Paris (8.23) arrival backstamps; reduced slightly at top affecting label, F.-V.F., ex-Meroni. Scott No. F unlisted Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
EXCEPTIONALLY RARE OFFICIAL REGISTRY LABEL USAGE, ONE OF LESS THAN 5 RECORDED EXAMPLES USED ON COVER.