Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 5202 - 186.-190. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 5202 Peru

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    5 c. pale red, horizontal pair slightly cut in at left, used on 1872 entire letter from Callao to Genova, Italy cancelled by bold strike of the British P.O. in Callao "C38" obliterator in black, with Callao datestamp (Jan 28) on reverse. Thence via Panama, Southampton and London (Feb 26) datestamp in red to Genova (March 1). On arrival the cover was incorrectly charged with '17' (1 lire 70 centesemi) but this was deleted and '23' in manuscript inserted. The corresponding amount being charged and paid with Postage Due 1870 30 c. and 2 lire tied on reverse. A dramatic and extremely rare cover, most probably unique with the 'Trencito' usage. Cert. Holcombe (1989).

    Provenance: Corinphila, sale 80 (March 1980), lot 6008.
    Ausruf : 2.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.800 CHF