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Lot# 166 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 166 Peru

    1870/71: 'Trencito' 5 c. pale red, a used example on envelope (embossed P. A. Helguero in blue of sender on reverse) from Lima to Chorillos cancelled by 'Lima' datestamp (Jan 4) in black. Small opening tears at top and the adhesive with insignificant file fold but very scarce.rnNote: The Lima - Chorillos Railway Line was completed in December 1858, with mail accepted from January 1859. Mail to Chorillos with a 'trencito' is significantly scarcer than that carried on the main Lima - Callao line.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF