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Lot# 1043 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 1043 Peru

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    1874/84: 10 c. green with grill, a single example on cover from Callao to Nantes, France tied by "C38" obliterator in black. Reverse with British P.O. 'Callao' cds (Aug 13) and London cds of transit (Sept 12) in red, where struck with "T" handstamp in blue and marked as double rate with "3-40" tax marking in blue crayon (double the ususal 1-70). Thence with "Angl. / Amb. Calais" in red (Sept 13). Reverse with Nantes arrival cds and charged '46' décimes due upon arrival in manuscript (34 décimes + 12 décimes tax). Peru did not join the UPU until April 1, 1879. Flap missing and some edge wear but a most unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold