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    1822 (Aug 20): Entire letter written from Callao (during the War of Independence and just after Admiral Cochrane's Naval victory off Callao), mailed back to UK by British Naval Officer and struck with step type "PORTSMOUTH / SHIP LETTER" in red and charged 1/6 d. due. Fascinating letter: "The Peruvians are encamped within sight of the Royalists who muster about 6'000 men at about 10 leagues distant from Lima ... the Royalists appear to be waiting for the turning out of Affairs in the South where their greatest force is assembled. San Martin left this place some time ago ... I believe he now intends to land at Arica and force the Royalists into the Country ... ".rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 157, June 2009, lot 2427.rnrn 
    Ausruf : 200,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 320,00 CHF