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Lot# 133 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 133 Peru

    1863 (Jan): Lecoq 1 p. brown, a fine example used with 1862 1 d. pink on 1863 registered cover from Lambayeque addressed to the famous senator General Juan Manuel Iturregui in Trujillo, the adhesives tied by dotted "LAMB." handstamps (Emsing E1) with extremely rare oval LAMBAYEQUE / ARROW handstamp at right (E24) with framed CERTIFICACION above and oval VAPOR at base (E83+E203) and the edges surrounded by four rosettes in black. Reverse with docketing of sender "Lamb.e Julio 22 de 1863" and "Iturregui" signature of acceptance. An outstanding cover of great rarity.rnNote: General Juan Manuel Iturregui (1795-1871) fought alongside and supported San Martin in the War of Independence and was elected Senator for the district of La Libertad in 1853, a position he held until 1871.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF