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    1863: Lecoq 1 p. brown, a large margined example in a deep 'chocolate' shade, used on 1866 cover from Lima to Paris, cancelled by LIMA-M datestamps (Oct 28) in black, revese with British P.P. 'Callao' datestamp (same day) and thence via Panama and London (Nov 29) where struck with framed 'GB' / 1F 90c' Accountancy marking in black. Charged 36 décimes due in manuscript on receipt. Some minor ageing but a very rare usage on an overseas letter. Cert. Holcombe (1992).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF