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Lot# 1707 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 1707 Peru

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    1860: 1 peseta red, First Retouch, cornucopia on white ground, a superb horizontal pair in a vibrant shade used on Feb 3, 1863 entire letter from Arequipa to Lima, cancelled by dotted AREQUIPA handstamp in black (Emsing E1 = 10 pts). Lima arrival cds on reverse (Feb 8). The letter, which mentions further enclosures, carried at the quadruple rate under the newly introduced (January 1863) rate of 1 dinero per ½ ounce. A charming and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF