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  • Lot# : 956 Peru

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    1826 (Dec 19): Entire letter from Lima to Arequipa endorsed "p. Couco" and rated '4' reales to pay in manuscript, with straight line "LIMA" despatch in red and framed "MZ" (Maritime Zone) applied to direct the entire by ship. The latest recorded usage of this handstamp in red, the MZ came back into use on the reverse of incoming covers especially during the mid 1860's, usually in black.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF