Located in Central America, Costa Rica borders Nicaragua on the north and Panama to the south. Costa Rica became an independent republic in 1838. Unused singles and multiples are relatively common, covers are scarce.
Catalog: Drummond OS1, Yvert and Tellier 1
Date issued: 1920, EKU January 21, 1928
Printing: Royal blue on thick white
Perforation: 12
Inscription: "CORREOS DE COSTA RICA / CIERRE OFICIAL"
Control Number: none
Description: Registered 1928 official cover from San Jose, Costa Rica to New Britain, CT with 1st type Costa Rican officially sealed label affixed to backflap. Seal tied by violet "DIRECCION GENERAL DE CORREOS" ("MAIN DIRECTORATE OF THE POST OFFICE") cancel of San Jose, dated January 21st.
Only recorded use of this seal on cover to date.
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