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Lot# 1739 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 1739 Peru

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    1863: 1 p. brown, a fine large margined example used on 1866 quadruple rate entire letter from Arica to Lima, containing enclosures of at least four further letters (mentioned and listed in the text) and consequently a further two 1 d. rose-red were applied and tied by dotted oval ARICA handstamps with 'Arica' cds above (April 8). Reverse with Lima arrival cds (April 11). Some edge wear along folds and imperfections but the sole example of this usage we have recorded. A rarity of the issue.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF