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Lot# 1160 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 1160 Chile

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    Catalogue# : 1IY
    1857 (Aug. 2), 5 c. brown-red second "LONDON" print, bottom marginal with approximately 2 cm sheet margin, just touched at right, tied by target handstamp in black to letter from SANTIAGO to VALPARAISO with despatch mark in red applied to front. Stunningly attractive letter and if proof were needed, evidence that the ink caused the blue bleed on the Perkins Bacon prints. Signed Maier BPP.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF