Losnr. 4222 - 265.-273. Auktion
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Losnr. : 4222 Peru
Paita 1854 (April 13): Entire letter from Paita to Nice, Etats Sardes, endorsed 'via Panama' and 'Vapeur Anglais', struck with fine strike of "♚ / PAID / AT / PAITA." handstamp in black with reverse showing double arc PAITA despatch cds (April 13). London transit 'Paid' cds in red on obverse (May 17) and oval 'P-D' both in red, thence via Calais with Nizza Maritima arrival cds (May 21) on reverse. It is believed this is the earliest example known. An exceptionally rare Crown Circle Gi = £ 6'500.rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 961; Collection "Beaver Creek", Phillips, London, 17 Nov 1988, lot 239.Ausruf : 1.750,00 CHFZuschlag : 2.200,00 CHF