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Lot# 1779 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 1779 Peru

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    1866: 10 c. vermilion, two examples on 1874 cover with contents to Salta, Argentina endorsed 'via de Copiapo' tied by 'Lima / Pral.' cds's (Oct 7) in black. Mailed by sea down the coast with reverse showing 'Caldera / Chile' datestamp of transit (Oct 16) struck in red, overland to Copiapo and over the Cordillera to Argentina. Small envelope faults but extremely rare, just 6 covers are recorded between Peru and Argentina in the classic stamped period.rnProvenance: Collection J. Caceres.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF