1879 - 1899 POSTAL CARD ISSUES

The "Seebeck" Issues

1896 PICTORIAL ISSUE

Printed in following colors and sizes:
1c blue on light yellow, in 142 x 88 mm size; 2c brown on pale yellow;
and 3c dark blue on salmon, both in 144 x 88 mm size.
 

1c Coat of Arms Single Die Proof in Black

SAN SALVADOR to MUNICH                        JUNE 10
1c Blue on light yellow, uprated to 3c.

2c Post Office Die Proof in Blue

1897 SAN SALVADOR to BERN, SWITZERLAND
2c Brown on pale yellow uprated to 3c. Postmarked January 28.

Improper use of card and adhesive. The Seebeck contract restricted
the use to 1896, the year for which the card and stamp were issued.

3c Locomotive Die Proof in Red Orange
Without Value

LA LIBERTAD to ESCUINTLA, GUATEMALA
3c Dark blue on salmon mailed April 16. Via Guatemala, April 20.
2c Interior Rate overpaid by 1c.


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