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Lot# 646 - 205-209 Auction

  • Lot# : 646 Chile

    1852 (Dec. 14): Entire letter from Valparaiso to Lima, endorsed 'Vapor Ingles' struck on front with very fine strike of P.S.N.C. handstamp VAPOR QUITO / P handstamp in black. A very rare handstamp, recorded in use from March 1852 until July 1853 only (Doublet Q1). Scarce Ship.
    Provenance: Collection Gerhard Blank, Christie's Robson Lowe Zurich 1991, lot 841
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF